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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.14, 27,418.98 and 6,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.14, 27,418.98 and 6,594.84 is: 9,890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.14 : 27,418.98 = 6,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.14/27,418.98 = 6,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.14x = 27,418.98 × 6,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.14x = 180,823,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,823,786.06/18,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.19

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