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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.80, 27,617.70 and 6,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.80, 27,617.70 and 6,099.80 is: 9,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.80 : 27,617.70 = 6,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.80/27,617.70 = 6,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.80x = 27,617.70 × 6,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.80x = 168,462,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,462,446.46/18,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.70

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