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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.41, 27,537.86 and 6,513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.41, 27,537.86 and 6,513.81 is: 9,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.41 : 27,537.86 = 6,513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.41/27,537.86 = 6,513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.41x = 27,537.86 × 6,513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.41x = 179,376,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,376,387.85/18,356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.87

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