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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.31, 27,116.46 and 6,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.31, 27,116.46 and 6,995.22 is: 10,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.31 : 27,116.46 = 6,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.31/27,116.46 = 6,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.31x = 27,116.46 × 6,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.31x = 189,685,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,685,603.32/18,083.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.54

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