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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.52, 27,265.02 and 6,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.52, 27,265.02 and 6,490.44 is: 9,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.52 : 27,265.02 = 6,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.52/27,265.02 = 6,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.52x = 27,265.02 × 6,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.52x = 176,961,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,961,976.41/18,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.75

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