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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,597.91, 27,897.02 and 6,911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,597.91, 27,897.02 and 6,911.13 is: 10,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,597.91 : 27,897.02 = 6,911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,597.91/27,897.02 = 6,911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,597.91x = 27,897.02 × 6,911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,597.91x = 192,799,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,799,931.83/18,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.75

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