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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.47, 27,955.30 and 6,949.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.47, 27,955.30 and 6,949.78 is: 10,424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.47 : 27,955.30 = 6,949.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.47/27,955.30 = 6,949.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.47x = 27,955.30 × 6,949.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.47x = 194,283,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,283,184.83/18,637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.33

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