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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.56, 27,485.10 and 6,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.56, 27,485.10 and 6,637.52 is: 9,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.56 : 27,485.10 = 6,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.56/27,485.10 = 6,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.56x = 27,485.10 × 6,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.56x = 182,432,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,432,900.95/18,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.28

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