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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584, 27,876 and 6,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584, 27,876 and 6,272 is: 9,408

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584 : 27,876 = 6,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584/27,876 = 6,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584x = 27,876 × 6,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584x = 174,838,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,838,272/18,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408

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