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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.98, 27,812.09 and 6,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.98, 27,812.09 and 6,060.36 is: 9,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.98 : 27,812.09 = 6,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.98/27,812.09 = 6,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.98x = 27,812.09 × 6,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.98x = 168,551,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,551,292.90/18,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.25

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