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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.94, 27,473.31 and 6,307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.94, 27,473.31 and 6,307.13 is: 9,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.94 : 27,473.31 = 6,307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.94/27,473.31 = 6,307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.94x = 27,473.31 × 6,307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.94x = 173,277,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,277,806.38/18,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.56

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