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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.83, 27,410.82 and 6,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.83, 27,410.82 and 6,595.31 is: 9,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.83 : 27,410.82 = 6,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.83/27,410.82 = 6,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.83x = 27,410.82 × 6,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.83x = 180,782,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,782,855.25/18,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.04

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