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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.35, 27,078.31 and 6,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.35, 27,078.31 and 6,962.14 is: 10,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.35 : 27,078.31 = 6,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.35/27,078.31 = 6,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.35x = 27,078.31 × 6,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.35x = 188,522,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,522,985.18/18,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.81

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