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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.06, 27,879.18 and 6,107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.06, 27,879.18 and 6,107.19 is: 9,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.06 : 27,879.18 = 6,107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.06/27,879.18 = 6,107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.06x = 27,879.18 × 6,107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.06x = 170,263,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,263,449.30/18,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.84

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