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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.67, 27,190.11 and 6,448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.67, 27,190.11 and 6,448.17 is: 9,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.67 : 27,190.11 = 6,448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.67/27,190.11 = 6,448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.67x = 27,190.11 × 6,448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.67x = 175,326,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,326,451.60/18,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.43

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