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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.98, 27,818.58 and 6,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.98, 27,818.58 and 6,060.08 is: 9,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.98 : 27,818.58 = 6,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.98/27,818.58 = 6,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.98x = 27,818.58 × 6,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.98x = 168,582,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,582,820.29/18,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.97

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