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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,367, 27,554.82 and 6,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,367, 27,554.82 and 6,055 is: 9,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,367 : 27,554.82 = 6,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,367/27,554.82 = 6,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,367x = 27,554.82 × 6,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,367x = 166,844,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844,435.10/18,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.92

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