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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,198.13, 27,297.97 and 6,353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,198.13, 27,297.97 and 6,353.09 is: 9,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,198.13 : 27,297.97 = 6,353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,198.13/27,297.97 = 6,353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,198.13x = 27,297.97 × 6,353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,198.13x = 173,426,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,426,512.59/18,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.91

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