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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.19, 27,879.37 and 6,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.19, 27,879.37 and 6,107.32 is: 9,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.19 : 27,879.37 = 6,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.19/27,879.37 = 6,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.19x = 27,879.37 × 6,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.19x = 170,268,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,268,253.57/18,590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.04

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