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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.06, 27,421.60 and 6,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.06, 27,421.60 and 6,594.28 is: 9,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.06 : 27,421.60 = 6,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.06/27,421.60 = 6,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.06x = 27,421.60 × 6,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.06x = 180,825,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825,708.45/18,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.42

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