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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.44, 27,317.10 and 6,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.44, 27,317.10 and 6,519.60 is: 9,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.44 : 27,317.10 = 6,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.44/27,317.10 = 6,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.44x = 27,317.10 × 6,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.44x = 178,096,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,096,565.16/18,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.60

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