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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.41, 27,417.38 and 6,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.41, 27,417.38 and 6,593.73 is: 9,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.41 : 27,417.38 = 6,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.41/27,417.38 = 6,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.41x = 27,417.38 × 6,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.41x = 180,782,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,782,768.06/18,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.43

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