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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,491, 27,737.94 and 6,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,491, 27,737.94 and 6,179 is: 9,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,491 : 27,737.94 = 6,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,491/27,737.94 = 6,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,491x = 27,737.94 × 6,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,491x = 171,392,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,392,731.26/18,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.98

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