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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,579.33, 27,871.91 and 6,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,579.33, 27,871.91 and 6,096.52 is: 9,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,579.33 : 27,871.91 = 6,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,579.33/27,871.91 = 6,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,579.33x = 27,871.91 × 6,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,579.33x = 169,921,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,921,595.02/18,579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.73

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