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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.84, 27,535.64 and 6,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.84, 27,535.64 and 6,663.92 is: 9,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.84 : 27,535.64 = 6,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.84/27,535.64 = 6,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.84x = 27,535.64 × 6,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.84x = 183,495,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,495,302.11/18,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.83

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