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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,592.87, 27,883.38 and 6,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,592.87, 27,883.38 and 6,110.02 is: 9,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592.87 : 27,883.38 = 6,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592.87/27,883.38 = 6,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592.87x = 27,883.38 × 6,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592.87x = 170,367,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,367,870.05/18,592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.08

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