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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.95, 27,755.91 and 8,637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.95, 27,755.91 and 8,637.79 is: 12,964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.95 : 27,755.91 = 8,637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.95/27,755.91 = 8,637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.95x = 27,755.91 × 8,637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.95x = 239,749,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,749,539.87/18,492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.38

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