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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.30, 27,895.86 and 6,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.30, 27,895.86 and 6,119.48 is: 9,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.30 : 27,895.86 = 6,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.30/27,895.86 = 6,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.30x = 27,895.86 × 6,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.30x = 170,708,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,708,017.87/18,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.20

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