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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.76, 27,104.89 and 6,979.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.76, 27,104.89 and 6,979.23 is: 10,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.76 : 27,104.89 = 6,979.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.76/27,104.89 = 6,979.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.76x = 27,104.89 × 6,979.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.76x = 189,171,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,171,261.43/18,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,471.84

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