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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664, 27,998.88 and 6,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664, 27,998.88 and 6,978.88 is: 10,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664 : 27,998.88 = 6,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664/27,998.88 = 6,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664x = 27,998.88 × 6,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664x = 195,400,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,400,823.65/18,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.40

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