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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.36, 27,295.99 and 6,346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.36, 27,295.99 and 6,346.49 is: 9,521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.36 : 27,295.99 = 6,346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.36/27,295.99 = 6,346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.36x = 27,295.99 × 6,346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.36x = 173,233,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,233,575.23/18,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.28

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