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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.64, 27,610.47 and 6,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.64, 27,610.47 and 6,562.32 is: 9,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.64 : 27,610.47 = 6,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.64/27,610.47 = 6,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.64x = 27,610.47 × 6,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.64x = 181,188,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,188,739.49/18,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.52

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