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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.64, 27,806.68 and 6,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.64, 27,806.68 and 6,226.76 is: 9,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.64 : 27,806.68 = 6,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.64/27,806.68 = 6,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.64x = 27,806.68 × 6,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.64x = 173,145,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,145,522.76/18,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.20

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