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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,608.73, 27,905.81 and 6,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,608.73, 27,905.81 and 6,918.27 is: 10,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,608.73 : 27,905.81 = 6,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,608.73/27,905.81 = 6,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,608.73x = 27,905.81 × 6,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,608.73x = 193,059,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,059,893.56/18,608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.69

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