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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.97, 27,091.17 and 6,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.97, 27,091.17 and 6,966.75 is: 10,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.97 : 27,091.17 = 6,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.97/27,091.17 = 6,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.97x = 27,091.17 × 6,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.97x = 188,737,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,737,408.60/18,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.59

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