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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.13, 27,766.70 and 6,199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.13, 27,766.70 and 6,199.13 is: 9,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.13 : 27,766.70 = 6,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.13/27,766.70 = 6,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.13x = 27,766.70 × 6,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.13x = 172,129,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,129,382.97/18,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.70

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