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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.78, 27,284.87 and 6,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.78, 27,284.87 and 6,501.62 is: 9,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.78 : 27,284.87 = 6,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.78/27,284.87 = 6,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.78x = 27,284.87 × 6,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.78x = 177,395,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,395,687.56/18,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.81

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