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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.29, 27,827.16 and 6,070.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.29, 27,827.16 and 6,070.39 is: 9,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.29 : 27,827.16 = 6,070.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.29/27,827.16 = 6,070.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.29x = 27,827.16 × 6,070.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.29x = 168,921,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921,713.79/18,550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.15

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