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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.11, 27,312.73 and 6,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.11, 27,312.73 and 6,359.63 is: 9,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.11 : 27,312.73 = 6,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.11/27,312.73 = 6,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.11x = 27,312.73 × 6,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.11x = 173,698,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,698,857.09/18,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.74

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