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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.91, 27,827.78 and 6,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.91, 27,827.78 and 6,068.97 is: 9,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.91 : 27,827.78 = 6,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.91/27,827.78 = 6,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.91x = 27,827.78 × 6,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.91x = 168,885,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,885,931.64/18,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.90

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