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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.99, 27,369.07 and 6,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.99, 27,369.07 and 6,562 is: 9,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.99 : 27,369.07 = 6,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.99/27,369.07 = 6,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.99x = 27,369.07 × 6,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.99x = 179,595,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,595,837.34/18,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.10

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