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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.31, 27,504.90 and 7,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.31, 27,504.90 and 7,093.64 is: 10,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.31 : 27,504.90 = 7,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.31/27,504.90 = 7,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.31x = 27,504.90 × 7,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.31x = 195,109,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,109,721.31/18,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.30

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