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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.71, 27,419.57 and 6,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.71, 27,419.57 and 6,592.93 is: 9,889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.71 : 27,419.57 = 6,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.71/27,419.57 = 6,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.71x = 27,419.57 × 6,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.71x = 180,775,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,775,204.13/18,279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.39

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