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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.38, 27,075.78 and 6,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.38, 27,075.78 and 6,964.26 is: 10,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.38 : 27,075.78 = 6,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.38/27,075.78 = 6,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.38x = 27,075.78 × 6,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.38x = 188,562,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,562,771.62/18,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.31

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