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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.93, 27,972.27 and 6,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.93, 27,972.27 and 6,958.25 is: 10,439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.93 : 27,972.27 = 6,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.93/27,972.27 = 6,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.93x = 27,972.27 × 6,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.93x = 194,638,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,638,047.73/18,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.19

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