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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.37, 27,805.38 and 6,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.37, 27,805.38 and 6,057.15 is: 9,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.37 : 27,805.38 = 6,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.37/27,805.38 = 6,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.37x = 27,805.38 × 6,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.37x = 168,421,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,421,357.47/18,536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.99

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