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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.19, 27,453.68 and 6,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.19, 27,453.68 and 6,297.06 is: 9,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.19 : 27,453.68 = 6,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.19/27,453.68 = 6,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.19x = 27,453.68 × 6,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.19x = 172,877,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,877,407.65/18,307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.14

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