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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.92, 27,020.38 and 6,917.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.92, 27,020.38 and 6,917.61 is: 10,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.92 : 27,020.38 = 6,917.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.92/27,020.38 = 6,917.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.92x = 27,020.38 × 6,917.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.92x = 186,916,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,916,450.89/18,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,377.95

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