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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.31, 27,506.40 and 7,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.31, 27,506.40 and 7,094.64 is: 10,639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.31 : 27,506.40 = 7,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.31/27,506.40 = 7,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.31x = 27,506.40 × 7,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.31x = 195,148,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,148,005.70/18,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.81

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