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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.17, 27,901.36 and 6,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.17, 27,901.36 and 6,122.03 is: 9,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.17 : 27,901.36 = 6,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.17/27,901.36 = 6,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.17x = 27,901.36 × 6,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.17x = 170,812,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,812,962.96/18,598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.40

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