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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.62, 27,047.37 and 6,945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.62, 27,047.37 and 6,945.98 is: 10,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.62 : 27,047.37 = 6,945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.62/27,047.37 = 6,945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.62x = 27,047.37 × 6,945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.62x = 187,870,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,870,491.07/18,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.59

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