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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.88, 27,886.56 and 6,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.88, 27,886.56 and 6,280 is: 9,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.88 : 27,886.56 = 6,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.88/27,886.56 = 6,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.88x = 27,886.56 × 6,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.88x = 175,127,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,127,596.80/18,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.05

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