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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.46, 27,997.20 and 6,977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.46, 27,997.20 and 6,977.79 is: 10,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.46 : 27,997.20 = 6,977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.46/27,997.20 = 6,977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.46x = 27,997.20 × 6,977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.46x = 195,358,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,358,582.19/18,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.31

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