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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.94, 27,477.61 and 6,468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.94, 27,477.61 and 6,468.27 is: 9,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.94 : 27,477.61 = 6,468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.94/27,477.61 = 6,468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.94x = 27,477.61 × 6,468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.94x = 177,732,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,732,600.43/18,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.18

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