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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,522.05, 27,785.96 and 6,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,522.05, 27,785.96 and 6,039.18 is: 9,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,522.05 : 27,785.96 = 6,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,522.05/27,785.96 = 6,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,522.05x = 27,785.96 × 6,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,522.05x = 167,804,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,804,413.91/18,522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.71

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