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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.68, 27,851.98 and 6,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.68, 27,851.98 and 6,086.46 is: 9,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.68 : 27,851.98 = 6,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.68/27,851.98 = 6,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.68x = 27,851.98 × 6,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.68x = 169,519,962.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,519,962.19/18,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.82

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