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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.07, 27,466.62 and 6,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.07, 27,466.62 and 6,459.49 is: 9,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.07 : 27,466.62 = 6,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.07/27,466.62 = 6,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.07x = 27,466.62 × 6,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.07x = 177,420,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,420,357.22/18,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.30

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