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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410, 27,616.44 and 6,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410, 27,616.44 and 6,098 is: 9,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410 : 27,616.44 = 6,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410/27,616.44 = 6,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410x = 27,616.44 × 6,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410x = 168,405,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,405,051.12/18,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.48

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