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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.36, 27,406.92 and 6,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.36, 27,406.92 and 6,584.88 is: 9,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.36 : 27,406.92 = 6,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.36/27,406.92 = 6,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.36x = 27,406.92 × 6,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.36x = 180,471,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,471,279.37/18,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.20

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