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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.61, 27,841.68 and 6,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.61, 27,841.68 and 6,081.35 is: 9,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.61 : 27,841.68 = 6,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.61/27,841.68 = 6,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.61x = 27,841.68 × 6,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.61x = 169,314,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,314,861.46/18,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.27

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