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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.67, 27,902.11 and 6,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.67, 27,902.11 and 6,122.53 is: 9,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.67 : 27,902.11 = 6,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.67/27,902.11 = 6,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.67x = 27,902.11 × 6,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.67x = 170,831,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,831,505.54/18,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.15

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