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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.06, 27,064.63 and 6,954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.06, 27,064.63 and 6,954.97 is: 10,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.06 : 27,064.63 = 6,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.06/27,064.63 = 6,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.06x = 27,064.63 × 6,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.06x = 188,233,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,233,689.71/18,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.47

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