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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.65, 27,386.72 and 6,410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.65, 27,386.72 and 6,410.95 is: 9,616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.65 : 27,386.72 = 6,410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.65/27,386.72 = 6,410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.65x = 27,386.72 × 6,410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.65x = 175,574,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,574,892.58/18,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.51

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