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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.76, 27,377.69 and 6,567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.76, 27,377.69 and 6,567.75 is: 9,845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.76 : 27,377.69 = 6,567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.76/27,377.69 = 6,567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.76x = 27,377.69 × 6,567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.76x = 179,809,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,809,790.66/18,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.71

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