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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.37, 26,994.08 and 6,912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.37, 26,994.08 and 6,912.07 is: 10,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.37 : 26,994.08 = 6,912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.37/26,994.08 = 6,912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.37x = 26,994.08 × 6,912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.37x = 186,584,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,584,920.34/18,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.01

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