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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.44, 27,606.78 and 6,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.44, 27,606.78 and 6,094.44 is: 9,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.44 : 27,606.78 = 6,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.44/27,606.78 = 6,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.44x = 27,606.78 × 6,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.44x = 168,247,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,247,864.30/18,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.71

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