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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.70, 27,397.06 and 6,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.70, 27,397.06 and 6,257.76 is: 9,386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.70 : 27,397.06 = 6,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.70/27,397.06 = 6,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.70x = 27,397.06 × 6,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.70x = 171,444,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,444,226.19/18,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.64

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