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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.93, 27,316.97 and 6,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.93, 27,316.97 and 6,362.47 is: 9,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.93 : 27,316.97 = 6,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.93/27,316.97 = 6,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.93x = 27,316.97 × 6,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.93x = 173,803,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,803,402.12/18,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.00

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