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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.52, 27,849.54 and 6,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.52, 27,849.54 and 6,082.25 is: 9,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.52 : 27,849.54 = 6,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.52/27,849.54 = 6,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.52x = 27,849.54 × 6,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.52x = 169,387,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,387,864.67/18,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.79

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