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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.64, 27,887.56 and 6,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.64, 27,887.56 and 6,112.52 is: 9,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.64 : 27,887.56 = 6,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.64/27,887.56 = 6,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.64x = 27,887.56 × 6,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.64x = 170,463,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,463,268.25/18,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.32

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