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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,489, 27,733.50 and 6,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,489, 27,733.50 and 6,177 is: 9,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,489 : 27,733.50 = 6,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,489/27,733.50 = 6,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,489x = 27,733.50 × 6,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,489x = 171,309,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,309,829.50/18,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.50

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