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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.48, 27,832.14 and 6,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.48, 27,832.14 and 6,083.64 is: 9,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.48 : 27,832.14 = 6,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.48/27,832.14 = 6,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.48x = 27,832.14 × 6,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.48x = 169,320,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,320,720.19/18,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.11

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