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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.28, 27,394.63 and 6,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.28, 27,394.63 and 6,414.61 is: 9,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.28 : 27,394.63 = 6,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.28/27,394.63 = 6,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.28x = 27,394.63 × 6,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.28x = 175,725,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,725,858.44/18,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.34

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