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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.06, 27,431.04 and 6,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.06, 27,431.04 and 6,594.20 is: 9,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.06 : 27,431.04 = 6,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.06/27,431.04 = 6,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.06x = 27,431.04 × 6,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.06x = 180,885,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,885,763.97/18,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.25

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