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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.22, 27,316.71 and 6,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.22, 27,316.71 and 6,522.18 is: 9,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.22 : 27,316.71 = 6,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.22/27,316.71 = 6,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.22x = 27,316.71 × 6,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.22x = 178,164,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,164,499.63/18,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.30

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