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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.64, 27,078.96 and 6,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.64, 27,078.96 and 6,804.93 is: 10,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.64 : 27,078.96 = 6,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.64/27,078.96 = 6,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.64x = 27,078.96 × 6,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.64x = 184,270,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,270,363.74/18,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.39

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