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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365, 27,551.82 and 6,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365, 27,551.82 and 6,053 is: 9,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365 : 27,551.82 = 6,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365/27,551.82 = 6,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365x = 27,551.82 × 6,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365x = 166,771,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,771,166.46/18,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.92

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