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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.08, 27,350.96 and 6,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.08, 27,350.96 and 6,546.40 is: 9,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.08 : 27,350.96 = 6,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.08/27,350.96 = 6,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.08x = 27,350.96 × 6,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.08x = 179,050,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,050,324.54/18,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.08

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