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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.57, 27,443.77 and 6,452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.57, 27,443.77 and 6,452.81 is: 9,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.57 : 27,443.77 = 6,452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.57/27,443.77 = 6,452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.57x = 27,443.77 × 6,452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.57x = 177,089,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,089,419.35/18,290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.01

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