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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.01, 27,382.56 and 6,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.01, 27,382.56 and 6,571 is: 9,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.01 : 27,382.56 = 6,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.01/27,382.56 = 6,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.01x = 27,382.56 × 6,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.01x = 179,930,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,930,801.76/18,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.58

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