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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,538.06, 27,804.14 and 6,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,538.06, 27,804.14 and 6,057.98 is: 9,086.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,538.06 : 27,804.14 = 6,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,538.06/27,804.14 = 6,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,538.06x = 27,804.14 × 6,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,538.06x = 168,436,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,436,924.04/18,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.01

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