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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.06, 27,819.33 and 6,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.06, 27,819.33 and 6,066 is: 9,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.06 : 27,819.33 = 6,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.06/27,819.33 = 6,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.06x = 27,819.33 × 6,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.06x = 168,752,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752,055.78/18,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.08

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