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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.68, 27,818.10 and 6,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.68, 27,818.10 and 6,066 is: 9,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.68 : 27,818.10 = 6,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.68/27,818.10 = 6,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.68x = 27,818.10 × 6,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.68x = 168,744,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,744,594.60/18,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.35

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