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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.08, 27,353.96 and 6,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.08, 27,353.96 and 6,548.40 is: 9,823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.08 : 27,353.96 = 6,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.08/27,353.96 = 6,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.08x = 27,353.96 × 6,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.08x = 179,124,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,124,671.66/18,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.08

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