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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.62, 27,092.52 and 6,962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.62, 27,092.52 and 6,962.34 is: 10,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.62 : 27,092.52 = 6,962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.62/27,092.52 = 6,962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.62x = 27,092.52 × 6,962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.62x = 188,627,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,627,335.70/18,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.28

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