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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.82, 27,043.63 and 6,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.82, 27,043.63 and 6,182.46 is: 9,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.82 : 27,043.63 = 6,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.82/27,043.63 = 6,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.82x = 27,043.63 × 6,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.82x = 167,196,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,196,246.69/18,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.83

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