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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.98, 27,894.07 and 6,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.98, 27,894.07 and 6,912 is: 10,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.98 : 27,894.07 = 6,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.98/27,894.07 = 6,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.98x = 27,894.07 × 6,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.98x = 192,803,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,803,820.48/18,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.91

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