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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.97, 27,848.82 and 6,089.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.97, 27,848.82 and 6,089.69 is: 9,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.97 : 27,848.82 = 6,089.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.97/27,848.82 = 6,089.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.97x = 27,848.82 × 6,089.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.97x = 169,590,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,590,680.67/18,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.54

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