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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.62, 27,223.20 and 6,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.62, 27,223.20 and 6,461.54 is: 9,692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.62 : 27,223.20 = 6,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.62/27,223.20 = 6,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.62x = 27,223.20 × 6,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.62x = 175,903,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,903,795.73/18,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.41

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