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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.20, 27,462.66 and 6,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.20, 27,462.66 and 6,303.08 is: 9,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.20 : 27,462.66 = 6,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.20/27,462.66 = 6,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.20x = 27,462.66 × 6,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.20x = 173,099,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099,342.99/18,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.16

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