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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.02, 27,870.96 and 6,095.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.02, 27,870.96 and 6,095.00 is: 9,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.02 : 27,870.96 = 6,095.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.02/27,870.96 = 6,095.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.02x = 27,870.96 × 6,095.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.02x = 169,873,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,873,361.85/18,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.80

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