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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.08, 27,797.99 and 6,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.08, 27,797.99 and 6,061.75 is: 9,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.08 : 27,797.99 = 6,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.08/27,797.99 = 6,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.08x = 27,797.99 × 6,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.08x = 168,504,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,504,405.17/18,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.21

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