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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.93, 27,075.86 and 8,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.93, 27,075.86 and 8,183.56 is: 12,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.93 : 27,075.86 = 8,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.93/27,075.86 = 8,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.93x = 27,075.86 × 8,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.93x = 221,576,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,576,924.86/18,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.82

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