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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.51, 27,375.81 and 6,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.51, 27,375.81 and 6,566.50 is: 9,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.51 : 27,375.81 = 6,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.51/27,375.81 = 6,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.51x = 27,375.81 × 6,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.51x = 179,763,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,763,256.37/18,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.83

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