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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.30, 27,405.45 and 6,579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.30, 27,405.45 and 6,579.30 is: 9,868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.30 : 27,405.45 = 6,579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.30/27,405.45 = 6,579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.30x = 27,405.45 × 6,579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.30x = 180,308,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,308,677.19/18,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.95

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