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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.97, 27,334.30 and 6,542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.97, 27,334.30 and 6,542.67 is: 9,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.97 : 27,334.30 = 6,542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.97/27,334.30 = 6,542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.97x = 27,334.30 × 6,542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.97x = 178,839,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,839,304.58/18,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.64

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