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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.13, 27,726.08 and 6,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.13, 27,726.08 and 6,001.19 is: 9,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.13 : 27,726.08 = 6,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.13/27,726.08 = 6,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.13x = 27,726.08 × 6,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.13x = 166,389,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,389,305.40/18,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.20

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