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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.44, 27,792.72 and 6,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.44, 27,792.72 and 6,847.20 is: 10,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.44 : 27,792.72 = 6,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.44/27,792.72 = 6,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.44x = 27,792.72 × 6,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.44x = 190,302,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,302,312.38/18,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.62

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