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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.99, 27,591.98 and 6,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.99, 27,591.98 and 6,711.03 is: 10,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.99 : 27,591.98 = 6,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.99/27,591.98 = 6,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.99x = 27,591.98 × 6,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.99x = 185,170,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,170,571.98/18,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.34

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