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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.52, 27,389.31 and 6,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.52, 27,389.31 and 6,575.50 is: 9,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.52 : 27,389.31 = 6,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.52/27,389.31 = 6,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.52x = 27,389.31 × 6,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.52x = 180,098,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,098,407.91/18,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.32

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