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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.87, 27,812.79 and 6,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.87, 27,812.79 and 6,063.71 is: 9,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.87 : 27,812.79 = 6,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.87/27,812.79 = 6,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.87x = 27,812.79 × 6,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.87x = 168,648,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,648,553.79/18,543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.57

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