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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.91, 27,065.37 and 6,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.91, 27,065.37 and 6,949.02 is: 10,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.91 : 27,065.37 = 6,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.91/27,065.37 = 6,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.91x = 27,065.37 × 6,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.91x = 188,077,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,077,797.44/18,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.03

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