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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.61, 27,346.35 and 6,387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.61, 27,346.35 and 6,387.90 is: 9,584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.61 : 27,346.35 = 6,387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.61/27,346.35 = 6,387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.61x = 27,346.35 × 6,387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.61x = 174,685,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685,749.17/18,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.63

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