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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.72, 27,437.52 and 6,604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.72, 27,437.52 and 6,604.92 is: 9,907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.72 : 27,437.52 = 6,604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.72/27,437.52 = 6,604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.72x = 27,437.52 × 6,604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.72x = 181,222,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,222,624.60/18,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.36

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