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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.82, 27,421.22 and 6,594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.82, 27,421.22 and 6,594.03 is: 9,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.82 : 27,421.22 = 6,594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.82/27,421.22 = 6,594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.82x = 27,421.22 × 6,594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.82x = 180,816,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,816,363.80/18,280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.05

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