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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.62, 27,821.64 and 6,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.62, 27,821.64 and 6,064.22 is: 9,098.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.62 : 27,821.64 = 6,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.62/27,821.64 = 6,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.62x = 27,821.64 × 6,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.62x = 168,716,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,716,545.72/18,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.36

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