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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.04, 27,274.21 and 6,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.04, 27,274.21 and 6,335.33 is: 9,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.04 : 27,274.21 = 6,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.04/27,274.21 = 6,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.04x = 27,274.21 × 6,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.04x = 172,791,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,791,170.67/18,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.40

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