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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.99, 27,377.09 and 6,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.99, 27,377.09 and 6,406.09 is: 9,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.99 : 27,377.09 = 6,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.99/27,377.09 = 6,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.99x = 27,377.09 × 6,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.99x = 175,380,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,380,118.49/18,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.72

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