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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.73, 27,337.19 and 6,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.73, 27,337.19 and 6,546.22 is: 9,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.73 : 27,337.19 = 6,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.73/27,337.19 = 6,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.73x = 27,337.19 × 6,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.73x = 178,955,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,955,158.85/18,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.43

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