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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.62, 27,316.51 and 6,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.62, 27,316.51 and 6,362.15 is: 9,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.62 : 27,316.51 = 6,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.62/27,316.51 = 6,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.62x = 27,316.51 × 6,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.62x = 173,791,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,791,581.61/18,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.52

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