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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.66, 27,164.52 and 6,422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.66, 27,164.52 and 6,422.28 is: 9,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.66 : 27,164.52 = 6,422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.66/27,164.52 = 6,422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.66x = 27,164.52 × 6,422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.66x = 174,458,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,458,153.51/18,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.37

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