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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.27, 27,317.44 and 6,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.27, 27,317.44 and 6,362.76 is: 9,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.27 : 27,317.44 = 6,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.27/27,317.44 = 6,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.27x = 27,317.44 × 6,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.27x = 173,814,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,814,162.04/18,207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.42

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