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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.34, 27,400.72 and 6,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.34, 27,400.72 and 6,418.68 is: 9,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.34 : 27,400.72 = 6,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.34/27,400.72 = 6,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.34x = 27,400.72 × 6,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.34x = 175,876,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,876,453.45/18,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,628.45

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