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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,560.99, 27,846.21 and 6,081.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,560.99, 27,846.21 and 6,081.86 is: 9,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560.99 : 27,846.21 = 6,081.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560.99/27,846.21 = 6,081.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560.99x = 27,846.21 × 6,081.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560.99x = 169,356,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,356,750.75/18,560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.34

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