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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.98, 27,819.18 and 6,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.98, 27,819.18 and 6,065.07 is: 9,098.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.98 : 27,819.18 = 6,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.98/27,819.18 = 6,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.98x = 27,819.18 × 6,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.98x = 168,725,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,725,274.04/18,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.16

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