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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,534.93, 27,788.25 and 6,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,534.93, 27,788.25 and 6,047.43 is: 9,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,534.93 : 27,788.25 = 6,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,534.93/27,788.25 = 6,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,534.93x = 27,788.25 × 6,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,534.93x = 168,047,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,047,496.70/18,534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.53

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