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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.42, 27,808.95 and 6,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.42, 27,808.95 and 6,057.02 is: 9,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.42 : 27,808.95 = 6,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.42/27,808.95 = 6,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.42x = 27,808.95 × 6,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.42x = 168,439,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,439,366.33/18,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.94

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