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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.01, 27,385.56 and 6,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.01, 27,385.56 and 6,573 is: 9,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.01 : 27,385.56 = 6,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.01/27,385.56 = 6,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.01x = 27,385.56 × 6,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.01x = 180,005,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,005,285.88/18,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.58

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