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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.58, 27,083.48 and 6,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.58, 27,083.48 and 6,956.28 is: 10,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.58 : 27,083.48 = 6,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.58/27,083.48 = 6,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.58x = 27,083.48 × 6,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.58x = 188,400,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,400,270.25/18,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.20

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