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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.76, 27,413.64 and 6,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.76, 27,413.64 and 6,586.25 is: 9,879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.76 : 27,413.64 = 6,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.76/27,413.64 = 6,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.76x = 27,413.64 × 6,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.76x = 180,552,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,552,949.38/18,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.37

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