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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.41, 27,424.87 and 6,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.41, 27,424.87 and 6,598.73 is: 9,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.41 : 27,424.87 = 6,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.41/27,424.87 = 6,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.41x = 27,424.87 × 6,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.41x = 180,969,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,969,312.42/18,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.92

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