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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.88, 27,790.20 and 6,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.88, 27,790.20 and 6,210 is: 9,315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.88 : 27,790.20 = 6,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.88/27,790.20 = 6,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.88x = 27,790.20 × 6,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.88x = 172,577,142
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,577,142/18,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.97

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