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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,534.37, 27,802.38 and 6,055.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,534.37, 27,802.38 and 6,055.15 is: 9,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,534.37 : 27,802.38 = 6,055.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,534.37/27,802.38 = 6,055.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,534.37x = 27,802.38 × 6,055.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,534.37x = 168,347,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,347,581.26/18,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.00

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