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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.02, 27,889.25 and 6,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.02, 27,889.25 and 6,108.71 is: 9,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.02 : 27,889.25 = 6,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.02/27,889.25 = 6,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.02x = 27,889.25 × 6,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.02x = 170,367,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,367,170.38/18,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.46

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