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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.77, 27,389.25 and 6,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.77, 27,389.25 and 6,570 is: 9,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.77 : 27,389.25 = 6,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.77/27,389.25 = 6,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.77x = 27,389.25 × 6,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.77x = 179,947,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,947,372.50/18,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.47

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