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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.74, 27,958.68 and 6,952.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.74, 27,958.68 and 6,952.05 is: 10,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.74 : 27,958.68 = 6,952.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.74/27,958.68 = 6,952.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.74x = 27,958.68 × 6,952.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.74x = 194,370,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,370,141.29/18,639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.73

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