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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.78, 27,428.52 and 6,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.78, 27,428.52 and 6,607.26 is: 9,904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.78 : 27,428.52 = 6,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.78/27,428.52 = 6,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.78x = 27,428.52 × 6,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.78x = 181,227,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,227,363.06/18,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.88

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