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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,653.25, 27,979.88 and 6,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,653.25, 27,979.88 and 6,341.25 is: 9,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,653.25 : 27,979.88 = 6,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,653.25/27,979.88 = 6,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,653.25x = 27,979.88 × 6,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,653.25x = 177,427,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,427,382.34/18,653.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.88

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