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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.82, 27,990.27 and 6,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.82, 27,990.27 and 6,973.12 is: 10,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.82 : 27,990.27 = 6,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.82/27,990.27 = 6,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.82x = 27,990.27 × 6,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.82x = 195,179,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,179,511.54/18,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.32

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