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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.01, 27,384.06 and 6,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.01, 27,384.06 and 6,572 is: 9,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.01 : 27,384.06 = 6,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.01/27,384.06 = 6,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.01x = 27,384.06 × 6,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.01x = 179,968,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,968,042.32/18,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.08

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