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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.44, 27,187.72 and 6,435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.44, 27,187.72 and 6,435.64 is: 9,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.44 : 27,187.72 = 6,435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.44/27,187.72 = 6,435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.44x = 27,187.72 × 6,435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.44x = 174,970,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,970,378.34/18,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.90

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