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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,642.13, 27,954.55 and 6,952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,642.13, 27,954.55 and 6,952.21 is: 10,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,642.13 : 27,954.55 = 6,952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,642.13/27,954.55 = 6,952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,642.13x = 27,954.55 × 6,952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,642.13x = 194,345,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,345,902.06/18,642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.09

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