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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.67, 27,227.70 and 6,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.67, 27,227.70 and 6,462.90 is: 9,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.67 : 27,227.70 = 6,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.67/27,227.70 = 6,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.67x = 27,227.70 × 6,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.67x = 175,969,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,969,902.33/18,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.49

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