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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.30, 27,399.39 and 6,582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.30, 27,399.39 and 6,582.25 is: 9,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.30 : 27,399.39 = 6,582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.30/27,399.39 = 6,582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.30x = 27,399.39 × 6,582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.30x = 180,349,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,349,634.83/18,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.41

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