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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.39, 27,912.02 and 6,918.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.39, 27,912.02 and 6,918.09 is: 10,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.39 : 27,912.02 = 6,918.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.39/27,912.02 = 6,918.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.39x = 27,912.02 × 6,918.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.39x = 193,097,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,097,831.85/18,606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,378.04

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