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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.94, 27,910.98 and 6,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.94, 27,910.98 and 6,763.12 is: 10,144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.94 : 27,910.98 = 6,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.94/27,910.98 = 6,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.94x = 27,910.98 × 6,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.94x = 188,765,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,307.06/18,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.89

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