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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.33, 27,378.49 and 6,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.33, 27,378.49 and 6,566.46 is: 9,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.33 : 27,378.49 = 6,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.33/27,378.49 = 6,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.33x = 27,378.49 × 6,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.33x = 179,779,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,779,759.45/18,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.69

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