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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.72, 27,314.46 and 6,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.72, 27,314.46 and 6,520.68 is: 9,782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.72 : 27,314.46 = 6,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.72/27,314.46 = 6,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.72x = 27,314.46 × 6,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.72x = 178,108,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,108,853.03/18,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.05

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