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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.58, 27,075.98 and 6,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.58, 27,075.98 and 6,951.29 is: 10,428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.58 : 27,075.98 = 6,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.58/27,075.98 = 6,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.58x = 27,075.98 × 6,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.58x = 188,212,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,212,995.01/18,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.71

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