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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.91, 27,091.56 and 6,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.91, 27,091.56 and 6,365.93 is: 9,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.91 : 27,091.56 = 6,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.91/27,091.56 = 6,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.91x = 27,091.56 × 6,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.91x = 172,462,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,462,862.97/18,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.96

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