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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.69, 27,887.61 and 6,112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.69, 27,887.61 and 6,112.83 is: 9,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.69 : 27,887.61 = 6,112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.69/27,887.61 = 6,112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.69x = 27,887.61 × 6,112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.69x = 170,472,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,472,219.04/18,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.30

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