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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.54, 27,326.88 and 6,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.54, 27,326.88 and 6,369.08 is: 9,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.54 : 27,326.88 = 6,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.54/27,326.88 = 6,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.54x = 27,326.88 × 6,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.54x = 174,047,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,047,084.87/18,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.92

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