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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.48, 27,525.72 and 7,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.48, 27,525.72 and 7,962 is: 11,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.48 : 27,525.72 = 7,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.48/27,525.72 = 7,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.48x = 27,525.72 × 7,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.48x = 219,159,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,159,782.64/18,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.00

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