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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.83, 27,427.34 and 6,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.83, 27,427.34 and 6,606.32 is: 9,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.83 : 27,427.34 = 6,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.83/27,427.34 = 6,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.83x = 27,427.34 × 6,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.83x = 181,193,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,193,664.17/18,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.55

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