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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.93, 27,318.47 and 6,363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.93, 27,318.47 and 6,363.47 is: 9,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.93 : 27,318.47 = 6,363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.93/27,318.47 = 6,363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.93x = 27,318.47 × 6,363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.93x = 173,840,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,840,264.29/18,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.50

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