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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.18, 27,220.98 and 6,456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.18, 27,220.98 and 6,456.62 is: 9,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.18 : 27,220.98 = 6,456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.18/27,220.98 = 6,456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.18x = 27,220.98 × 6,456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.18x = 175,755,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,755,523.89/18,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.54

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