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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,393.78, 27,594.81 and 6,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,393.78, 27,594.81 and 6,707.04 is: 10,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,393.78 : 27,594.81 = 6,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,393.78/27,594.81 = 6,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,393.78x = 27,594.81 × 6,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,393.78x = 185,079,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,079,494.46/18,393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.07

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