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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.49, 27,425.99 and 6,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.49, 27,425.99 and 6,433.47 is: 9,651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.49 : 27,425.99 = 6,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.49/27,425.99 = 6,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.49x = 27,425.99 × 6,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.49x = 176,444,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444,299.97/18,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.00

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