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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.48, 27,811.83 and 6,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.48, 27,811.83 and 6,055.58 is: 9,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.48 : 27,811.83 = 6,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.48/27,811.83 = 6,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.48x = 27,811.83 × 6,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.48x = 168,416,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,416,761.51/18,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.22

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