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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.43, 27,314.13 and 6,530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.43, 27,314.13 and 6,530.85 is: 9,796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.43 : 27,314.13 = 6,530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.43/27,314.13 = 6,530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.43x = 27,314.13 × 6,530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.43x = 178,384,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,384,485.91/18,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,796.27

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