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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.81, 27,380.84 and 6,569.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.81, 27,380.84 and 6,569.37 is: 9,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.81 : 27,380.84 = 6,569.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.81/27,380.84 = 6,569.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.81x = 27,380.84 × 6,569.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.81x = 179,874,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874,836.02/18,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,854.64

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