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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.94, 27,904.98 and 6,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.94, 27,904.98 and 6,759.12 is: 10,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.94 : 27,904.98 = 6,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.94/27,904.98 = 6,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.94x = 27,904.98 × 6,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.94x = 188,613,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,613,108.42/18,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.89

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