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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.57, 27,852.98 and 6,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.57, 27,852.98 and 6,092.25 is: 9,134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.57 : 27,852.98 = 6,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.57/27,852.98 = 6,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.57x = 27,852.98 × 6,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.57x = 169,687,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,687,258.99/18,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.97

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