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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.06, 27,707.96 and 6,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.06, 27,707.96 and 6,793.40 is: 10,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.06 : 27,707.96 = 6,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.06/27,707.96 = 6,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.06x = 27,707.96 × 6,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.06x = 188,231,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,231,255.46/18,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.99

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