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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.25, 27,317.57 and 6,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.25, 27,317.57 and 6,524.46 is: 9,786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.25 : 27,317.57 = 6,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.25/27,317.57 = 6,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.25x = 27,317.57 × 6,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.25x = 178,232,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,232,360.14/18,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.94

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