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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.42, 27,342.63 and 6,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.42, 27,342.63 and 6,535.26 is: 9,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.42 : 27,342.63 = 6,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.42/27,342.63 = 6,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.42x = 27,342.63 × 6,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.42x = 178,691,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,691,196.13/18,228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.89

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