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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.58, 27,083.94 and 6,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.58, 27,083.94 and 6,965.46 is: 10,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.58 : 27,083.94 = 6,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.58/27,083.94 = 6,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.58x = 27,083.94 × 6,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.58x = 188,652,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,652,100.71/18,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.10

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