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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.16, 27,778.91 and 6,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.16, 27,778.91 and 6,041.16 is: 9,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.16 : 27,778.91 = 6,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.16/27,778.91 = 6,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.16x = 27,778.91 × 6,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.16x = 167,816,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,816,748.59/18,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.81

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