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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.08, 27,967.68 and 6,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.08, 27,967.68 and 6,958.13 is: 10,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.08 : 27,967.68 = 6,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.08/27,967.68 = 6,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.08x = 27,967.68 × 6,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.08x = 194,602,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,602,613.40/18,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.21

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