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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,400.52, 27,595.31 and 6,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,400.52, 27,595.31 and 6,711 is: 10,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,400.52 : 27,595.31 = 6,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,400.52/27,595.31 = 6,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,400.52x = 27,595.31 × 6,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,400.52x = 185,192,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,192,091.86/18,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.51

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