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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,076.48, 27,093.90 and 6,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,076.48, 27,093.90 and 6,978.28 is: 10,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076.48 : 27,093.90 = 6,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076.48/27,093.90 = 6,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076.48x = 27,093.90 × 6,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076.48x = 189,068,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,068,820.49/18,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.38

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