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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.08, 27,765.10 and 6,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.08, 27,765.10 and 6,030.08 is: 9,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.08 : 27,765.10 = 6,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.08/27,765.10 = 6,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.08x = 27,765.10 × 6,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.08x = 167,425,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,425,813.47/18,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.12

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