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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.52, 27,841.66 and 6,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.52, 27,841.66 and 6,081.26 is: 9,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.52 : 27,841.66 = 6,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.52/27,841.66 = 6,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.52x = 27,841.66 × 6,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.52x = 169,312,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,312,218.88/18,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.17

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