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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.78, 27,213.68 and 6,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.78, 27,213.68 and 6,457.66 is: 9,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.78 : 27,213.68 = 6,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.78/27,213.68 = 6,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.78x = 27,213.68 × 6,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.78x = 175,736,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,736,692.79/18,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.18

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