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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.05, 27,415.90 and 6,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.05, 27,415.90 and 6,592.75 is: 9,887.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.05 : 27,415.90 = 6,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.05/27,415.90 = 6,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.05x = 27,415.90 × 6,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.05x = 180,746,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,746,114.43/18,281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.08

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