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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.79, 27,829.15 and 6,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.79, 27,829.15 and 6,082.56 is: 9,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.79 : 27,829.15 = 6,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.79/27,829.15 = 6,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.79x = 27,829.15 × 6,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.79x = 169,272,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,272,459.42/18,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.44

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