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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.13, 27,637.73 and 5,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.13, 27,637.73 and 5,946.06 is: 8,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.13 : 27,637.73 = 5,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.13/27,637.73 = 5,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.13x = 27,637.73 × 5,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.13x = 164,335,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,335,571.11/18,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.10

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