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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.04, 27,535.98 and 6,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.04, 27,535.98 and 6,046.04 is: 9,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.04 : 27,535.98 = 6,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.04/27,535.98 = 6,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.04x = 27,535.98 × 6,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.04x = 166,483,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,483,636.52/18,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.70

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