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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590.32, 27,879.56 and 6,107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590.32, 27,879.56 and 6,107.45 is: 9,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590.32 : 27,879.56 = 6,107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590.32/27,879.56 = 6,107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590.32x = 27,879.56 × 6,107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590.32x = 170,272,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,272,848.79/18,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.22

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