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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.60, 27,226.83 and 6,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.60, 27,226.83 and 6,462.92 is: 9,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.60 : 27,226.83 = 6,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.60/27,226.83 = 6,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.60x = 27,226.83 × 6,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.60x = 175,964,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,964,824.14/18,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.25

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