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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.68, 27,976.38 and 6,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.68, 27,976.38 and 6,961 is: 10,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.68 : 27,976.38 = 6,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.68/27,976.38 = 6,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.68x = 27,976.38 × 6,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.68x = 194,743,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,743,581.18/18,647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.31

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