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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.83, 27,785.79 and 6,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.83, 27,785.79 and 6,041.52 is: 9,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.83 : 27,785.79 = 6,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.83/27,785.79 = 6,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.83x = 27,785.79 × 6,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.83x = 167,868,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,868,406.00/18,520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.76

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