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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.85, 27,215.52 and 6,452.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.85, 27,215.52 and 6,452.29 is: 9,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.85 : 27,215.52 = 6,452.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.85/27,215.52 = 6,452.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.85x = 27,215.52 × 6,452.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.85x = 175,602,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,602,427.54/18,141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.41

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