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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.32, 27,695.56 and 6,776.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.32, 27,695.56 and 6,776.62 is: 10,164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.32 : 27,695.56 = 6,776.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.32/27,695.56 = 6,776.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.32x = 27,695.56 × 6,776.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.32x = 187,682,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,682,285.81/18,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.59

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