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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.58, 27,326.88 and 6,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.58, 27,326.88 and 6,368.64 is: 9,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.58 : 27,326.88 = 6,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.58/27,326.88 = 6,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.58x = 27,326.88 × 6,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.58x = 174,035,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,061.04/18,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.61

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