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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.26, 27,768.57 and 6,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.26, 27,768.57 and 6,028.08 is: 9,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.26 : 27,768.57 = 6,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.26/27,768.57 = 6,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.26x = 27,768.57 × 6,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.26x = 167,391,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,391,161.45/18,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.67

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