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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.58, 27,593.58 and 6,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.58, 27,593.58 and 6,710.82 is: 10,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.58 : 27,593.58 = 6,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.58/27,593.58 = 6,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.58x = 27,593.58 × 6,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.58x = 185,175,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,175,548.54/18,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.21

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