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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,494.96, 27,745.08 and 6,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,494.96, 27,745.08 and 6,010.97 is: 9,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,494.96 : 27,745.08 = 6,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,494.96/27,745.08 = 6,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,494.96x = 27,745.08 × 6,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,494.96x = 166,774,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,774,813.47/18,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.31

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