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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.63, 27,380.49 and 6,569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.63, 27,380.49 and 6,569.64 is: 9,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.63 : 27,380.49 = 6,569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.63/27,380.49 = 6,569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.63x = 27,380.49 × 6,569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.63x = 179,879,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,879,962.32/18,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.54

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