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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.70, 27,481.74 and 6,471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.70, 27,481.74 and 6,471.02 is: 9,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.70 : 27,481.74 = 6,471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.70/27,481.74 = 6,471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.70x = 27,481.74 × 6,471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.70x = 177,834,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,834,889.17/18,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.30

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