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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.61, 27,083.51 and 6,956.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.61, 27,083.51 and 6,956.31 is: 10,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.61 : 27,083.51 = 6,956.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.61/27,083.51 = 6,956.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.61x = 27,083.51 × 6,956.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.61x = 188,401,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,401,256.67/18,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.24

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