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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.83, 27,056.58 and 6,191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.83, 27,056.58 and 6,191.48 is: 9,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.83 : 27,056.58 = 6,191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.83/27,056.58 = 6,191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.83x = 27,056.58 × 6,191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.83x = 167,520,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520,273.94/18,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.68

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