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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.08, 27,071.96 and 6,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.08, 27,071.96 and 6,957.84 is: 10,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.08 : 27,071.96 = 6,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.08/27,071.96 = 6,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.08x = 27,071.96 × 6,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.08x = 188,362,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,362,366.17/18,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.39

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