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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,587.66, 27,863.46 and 6,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,587.66, 27,863.46 and 6,099.08 is: 9,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,587.66 : 27,863.46 = 6,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,587.66/27,863.46 = 6,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,587.66x = 27,863.46 × 6,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,587.66x = 169,941,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,941,332.30/18,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.70

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