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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.24, 27,320.58 and 6,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.24, 27,320.58 and 6,524.28 is: 9,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.24 : 27,320.58 = 6,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.24/27,320.58 = 6,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.24x = 27,320.58 × 6,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.24x = 178,247,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247,113.68/18,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.29

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