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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,643.80, 27,966.30 and 6,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,643.80, 27,966.30 and 6,958.20 is: 10,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,643.80 : 27,966.30 = 6,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,643.80/27,966.30 = 6,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,643.80x = 27,966.30 × 6,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,643.80x = 194,595,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,595,108.66/18,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.52

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