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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.10, 27,226.08 and 6,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.10, 27,226.08 and 6,462.42 is: 9,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.10 : 27,226.08 = 6,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.10/27,226.08 = 6,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.10x = 27,226.08 × 6,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.10x = 175,946,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,946,363.91/18,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.50

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