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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.83, 27,391.28 and 4,409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.83, 27,391.28 and 4,409.83 is: 6,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.83 : 27,391.28 = 4,409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.83/27,391.28 = 4,409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.83x = 27,391.28 × 4,409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.83x = 120,790,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,790,888.28/18,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.75

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