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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.83, 27,379.25 and 6,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.83, 27,379.25 and 6,566.96 is: 9,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.83 : 27,379.25 = 6,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.83/27,379.25 = 6,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.83x = 27,379.25 × 6,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.83x = 179,798,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,798,269.85/18,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.44

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