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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.28, 27,591.02 and 6,704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.28, 27,591.02 and 6,704.51 is: 10,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.28 : 27,591.02 = 6,704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.28/27,591.02 = 6,704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.28x = 27,591.02 × 6,704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.28x = 184,984,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,984,098.02/18,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.25

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