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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.94, 27,742.43 and 6,010.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.94, 27,742.43 and 6,010.74 is: 9,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.94 : 27,742.43 = 6,010.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.94/27,742.43 = 6,010.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.94x = 27,742.43 × 6,010.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.94x = 166,752,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,548.73/18,493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.60

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