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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.56, 27,218.32 and 6,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.56, 27,218.32 and 6,458.88 is: 9,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.56 : 27,218.32 = 6,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.56/27,218.32 = 6,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.56x = 27,218.32 × 6,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.56x = 175,799,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,799,862.68/18,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.31

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