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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462, 27,693 and 7,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462, 27,693 and 7,518 is: 11,277

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462 : 27,693 = 7,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462/27,693 = 7,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462x = 27,693 × 7,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462x = 208,195,974
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,195,974/18,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277

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