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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.72, 27,995.03 and 6,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.72, 27,995.03 and 6,180.09 is: 9,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.72 : 27,995.03 = 6,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.72/27,995.03 = 6,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.72x = 27,995.03 × 6,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.72x = 173,011,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,011,820.40/18,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.44

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