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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.70, 27,709.98 and 6,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.70, 27,709.98 and 6,628.27 is: 9,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.70 : 27,709.98 = 6,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.70/27,709.98 = 6,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.70x = 27,709.98 × 6,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.70x = 183,669,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,669,229.13/18,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.59

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