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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.94, 27,283.62 and 7,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.94, 27,283.62 and 7,095.54 is: 10,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.94 : 27,283.62 = 7,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.94/27,283.62 = 7,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.94x = 27,283.62 × 7,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.94x = 193,592,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,592,017.05/18,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,643.98

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