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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.39, 27,390.78 and 6,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.39, 27,390.78 and 6,414.44 is: 9,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.39 : 27,390.78 = 6,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.39/27,390.78 = 6,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.39x = 27,390.78 × 6,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.39x = 175,696,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,696,514.86/18,260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.73

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