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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.19, 27,287.01 and 6,350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.19, 27,287.01 and 6,350.67 is: 9,522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.19 : 27,287.01 = 6,350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.19/27,287.01 = 6,350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.19x = 27,287.01 × 6,350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.19x = 173,290,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,290,795.80/18,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.94

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