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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.54, 27,397.02 and 6,577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.54, 27,397.02 and 6,577.86 is: 9,866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.54 : 27,397.02 = 6,577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.54/27,397.02 = 6,577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.54x = 27,397.02 × 6,577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.54x = 180,213,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,213,761.98/18,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.87

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