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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.01, 27,375.06 and 6,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.01, 27,375.06 and 6,566 is: 9,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.01 : 27,375.06 = 6,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.01/27,375.06 = 6,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.01x = 27,375.06 × 6,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.01x = 179,744,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,744,643.96/18,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.09

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