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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.01, 27,376.56 and 6,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.01, 27,376.56 and 6,567 is: 9,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.01 : 27,376.56 = 6,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.01/27,376.56 = 6,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.01x = 27,376.56 × 6,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.01x = 179,781,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,781,869.52/18,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.58

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