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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.92, 27,092.88 and 6,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.92, 27,092.88 and 6,367.68 is: 9,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.92 : 27,092.88 = 6,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.92/27,092.88 = 6,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.92x = 27,092.88 × 6,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.92x = 172,518,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518,790.12/18,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.52

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