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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.67, 27,983.07 and 6,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.67, 27,983.07 and 6,976.80 is: 10,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.67 : 27,983.07 = 6,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.67/27,983.07 = 6,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.67x = 27,983.07 × 6,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.67x = 195,232,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,232,282.78/18,662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.11

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