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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.07, 27,899.99 and 6,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.07, 27,899.99 and 6,115.26 is: 9,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.07 : 27,899.99 = 6,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.07/27,899.99 = 6,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.07x = 27,899.99 × 6,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.07x = 170,615,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,615,692.85/18,598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.84

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