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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,562.77, 27,846.72 and 6,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,562.77, 27,846.72 and 6,083.64 is: 9,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562.77 : 27,846.72 = 6,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562.77/27,846.72 = 6,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562.77x = 27,846.72 × 6,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562.77x = 169,409,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,409,419.66/18,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.30

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