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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.06, 27,063.13 and 6,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.06, 27,063.13 and 6,953.97 is: 10,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.06 : 27,063.13 = 6,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.06/27,063.13 = 6,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.06x = 27,063.13 × 6,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.06x = 188,196,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,196,291.27/18,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.97

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