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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.93, 27,313.97 and 6,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.93, 27,313.97 and 6,360.47 is: 9,542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.93 : 27,313.97 = 6,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.93/27,313.97 = 6,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.93x = 27,313.97 × 6,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.93x = 173,729,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,729,518.39/18,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.99

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