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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.69, 27,898.36 and 6,121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.69, 27,898.36 and 6,121.21 is: 9,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.69 : 27,898.36 = 6,121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.69/27,898.36 = 6,121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.69x = 27,898.36 × 6,121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.69x = 170,771,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771,720.22/18,600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.93

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