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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.53, 28,040.09 and 6,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.53, 28,040.09 and 6,037.05 is: 9,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.53 : 28,040.09 = 6,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.53/28,040.09 = 6,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.53x = 28,040.09 × 6,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.53x = 169,279,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,279,425.33/18,691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.48

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