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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.04, 27,598.50 and 6,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.04, 27,598.50 and 6,715.08 is: 10,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.04 : 27,598.50 = 6,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.04/27,598.50 = 6,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.04x = 27,598.50 × 6,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.04x = 185,326,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,326,135.38/18,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.58

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