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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.80, 27,406.20 and 6,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.80, 27,406.20 and 6,579.80 is: 9,869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.80 : 27,406.20 = 6,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.80/27,406.20 = 6,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.80x = 27,406.20 × 6,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.80x = 180,327,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,327,314.76/18,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.70

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