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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.63, 27,548.69 and 6,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.63, 27,548.69 and 6,054.75 is: 9,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.63 : 27,548.69 = 6,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.63/27,548.69 = 6,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.63x = 27,548.69 × 6,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.63x = 166,800,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,800,400.50/18,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.23

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