Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.96, 27,835.32 and 6,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,554.96, 27,835.32 and 6,242 is: 9,363.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,554.96 : 27,835.32 = 6,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,554.96/27,835.32 = 6,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,554.96x = 27,835.32 × 6,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,554.96x = 173,748,067.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,748,067.44/18,554.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,363.97
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