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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.68, 27,802.08 and 6,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.68, 27,802.08 and 6,056.60 is: 9,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.68 : 27,802.08 = 6,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.68/27,802.08 = 6,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.68x = 27,802.08 × 6,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.68x = 168,386,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,386,077.73/18,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.94

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