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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,497.08, 27,732.66 and 6,808.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,497.08, 27,732.66 and 6,808.78 is: 10,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,497.08 : 27,732.66 = 6,808.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,497.08/27,732.66 = 6,808.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,497.08x = 27,732.66 × 6,808.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,497.08x = 188,825,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,825,580.75/18,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.40

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