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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.70, 27,313.92 and 6,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.70, 27,313.92 and 6,364.15 is: 9,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.70 : 27,313.92 = 6,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.70/27,313.92 = 6,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.70x = 27,313.92 × 6,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.70x = 173,829,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,829,883.97/18,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.91

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