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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.79, 27,366.06 and 6,554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.79, 27,366.06 and 6,554.11 is: 9,832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.79 : 27,366.06 = 6,554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.79/27,366.06 = 6,554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.79x = 27,366.06 × 6,554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.79x = 179,360,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,360,167.51/18,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.92

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