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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.88, 27,301.44 and 6,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.88, 27,301.44 and 6,354.59 is: 9,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.88 : 27,301.44 = 6,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.88/27,301.44 = 6,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.88x = 27,301.44 × 6,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.88x = 173,489,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,489,321.10/18,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.92

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