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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.13, 27,306.76 and 6,355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.13, 27,306.76 and 6,355.65 is: 9,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.13 : 27,306.76 = 6,355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.13/27,306.76 = 6,355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.13x = 27,306.76 × 6,355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.13x = 173,552,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,552,209.19/18,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.77

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