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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.83, 27,053.58 and 6,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.83, 27,053.58 and 6,189.48 is: 9,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.83 : 27,053.58 = 6,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.83/27,053.58 = 6,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.83x = 27,053.58 × 6,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.83x = 167,447,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,447,592.34/18,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.68

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