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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.60, 27,054.06 and 7,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.60, 27,054.06 and 7,645 is: 11,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.60 : 27,054.06 = 7,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.60/27,054.06 = 7,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.60x = 27,054.06 × 7,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.60x = 206,828,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,828,288.70/18,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.42

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