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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,651.64, 27,977.55 and 6,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,651.64, 27,977.55 and 6,964.75 is: 10,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,651.64 : 27,977.55 = 6,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,651.64/27,977.55 = 6,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,651.64x = 27,977.55 × 6,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,651.64x = 194,856,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,856,641.36/18,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.16

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