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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.56, 27,329.40 and 6,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.56, 27,329.40 and 6,541.03 is: 9,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.56 : 27,329.40 = 6,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.56/27,329.40 = 6,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.56x = 27,329.40 × 6,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.56x = 178,762,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,762,425.28/18,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.65

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