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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.72, 27,674.02 and 6,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.72, 27,674.02 and 6,604 is: 9,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.72 : 27,674.02 = 6,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.72/27,674.02 = 6,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.72x = 27,674.02 × 6,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.72x = 182,759,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,759,228.08/18,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.26

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