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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.58, 27,979.62 and 6,963.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.58, 27,979.62 and 6,963.18 is: 10,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.58 : 27,979.62 = 6,963.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.58/27,979.62 = 6,963.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.58x = 27,979.62 × 6,963.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.58x = 194,827,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,827,130.39/18,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.13

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