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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.10, 27,220.08 and 6,458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.10, 27,220.08 and 6,458.42 is: 9,688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.10 : 27,220.08 = 6,458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.10/27,220.08 = 6,458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.10x = 27,220.08 × 6,458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.10x = 175,798,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,798,709.07/18,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.49

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