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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.19, 27,394.80 and 6,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.19, 27,394.80 and 6,256.26 is: 9,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.19 : 27,394.80 = 6,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.19/27,394.80 = 6,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.19x = 27,394.80 × 6,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.19x = 171,388,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,388,991.45/18,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.40

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