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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.13, 27,375.14 and 4,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.13, 27,375.14 and 4,399.13 is: 6,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.13 : 27,375.14 = 4,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.13/27,375.14 = 4,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.13x = 27,375.14 × 4,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.13x = 120,426,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,426,862.57/18,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.68

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