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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.35, 27,090.64 and 6,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.35, 27,090.64 and 6,961.06 is: 10,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.35 : 27,090.64 = 6,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.35/27,090.64 = 6,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.35x = 27,090.64 × 6,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.35x = 188,579,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,579,613.04/18,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.37

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