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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.04, 27,382.46 and 6,576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.04, 27,382.46 and 6,576.60 is: 9,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.04 : 27,382.46 = 6,576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.04/27,382.46 = 6,576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.04x = 27,382.46 × 6,576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.04x = 180,083,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,083,486.44/18,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.92

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