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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552, 27,828 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552, 27,828 and 6,240 is: 9,360

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552 : 27,828 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552/27,828 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552x = 27,828 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552x = 173,646,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,646,720/18,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360

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