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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.78, 27,373.26 and 6,564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.78, 27,373.26 and 6,564.82 is: 9,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.78 : 27,373.26 = 6,564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.78/27,373.26 = 6,564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.78x = 27,373.26 × 6,564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.78x = 179,700,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700,524.71/18,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.33

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