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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.24, 27,242.82 and 6,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.24, 27,242.82 and 6,469.94 is: 9,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.24 : 27,242.82 = 6,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.24/27,242.82 = 6,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.24x = 27,242.82 × 6,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.24x = 176,259,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,259,410.83/18,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.86

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