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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.83, 27,209.04 and 6,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.83, 27,209.04 and 6,458.36 is: 9,684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.83 : 27,209.04 = 6,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.83/27,209.04 = 6,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.83x = 27,209.04 × 6,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.83x = 175,725,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,725,775.57/18,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.62

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