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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.29, 27,382.52 and 6,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.29, 27,382.52 and 6,565.50 is: 9,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.29 : 27,382.52 = 6,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.29/27,382.52 = 6,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.29x = 27,382.52 × 6,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.29x = 179,779,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,779,951.47/18,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.72

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