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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.16, 27,784.90 and 6,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.16, 27,784.90 and 6,045.16 is: 9,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.16 : 27,784.90 = 6,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.16/27,784.90 = 6,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.16x = 27,784.90 × 6,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.16x = 167,964,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,964,166.08/18,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.81

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