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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.82, 27,316.49 and 6,525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.82, 27,316.49 and 6,525.41 is: 9,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.82 : 27,316.49 = 6,525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.82/27,316.49 = 6,525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.82x = 27,316.49 × 6,525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.82x = 178,251,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,251,127.80/18,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.66

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