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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.63, 27,533.88 and 6,660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.63, 27,533.88 and 6,660.33 is: 9,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.63 : 27,533.88 = 6,660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.63/27,533.88 = 6,660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.63x = 27,533.88 × 6,660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.63x = 183,384,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,384,726.98/18,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.46

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