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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.96, 27,103.71 and 6,978.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.96, 27,103.71 and 6,978.45 is: 10,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.96 : 27,103.71 = 6,978.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.96/27,103.71 = 6,978.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.96x = 27,103.71 × 6,978.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.96x = 189,142,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,142,012.86/18,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.68

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