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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.88, 27,807.46 and 6,052.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.88, 27,807.46 and 6,052.57 is: 9,080.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.88 : 27,807.46 = 6,052.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.88/27,807.46 = 6,052.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.88x = 27,807.46 × 6,052.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.88x = 168,306,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,306,513.52/18,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.04

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