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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.51, 27,316.44 and 6,523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.51, 27,316.44 and 6,523.71 is: 9,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.51 : 27,316.44 = 6,523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.51/27,316.44 = 6,523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.51x = 27,316.44 × 6,523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.51x = 178,204,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,204,532.79/18,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.81

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