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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.77, 27,851.22 and 6,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.77, 27,851.22 and 6,086.64 is: 9,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.77 : 27,851.22 = 6,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.77/27,851.22 = 6,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.77x = 27,851.22 × 6,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.77x = 169,520,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,520,349.70/18,565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.80

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