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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.76, 27,591.72 and 6,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.76, 27,591.72 and 6,704.94 is: 10,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.76 : 27,591.72 = 6,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.76/27,591.72 = 6,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.76x = 27,591.72 × 6,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.76x = 185,000,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,000,793.57/18,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.90

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