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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.93, 27,898.97 and 8,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.93, 27,898.97 and 8,210.25 is: 12,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.93 : 27,898.97 = 8,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.93/27,898.97 = 8,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.93x = 27,898.97 × 8,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.93x = 229,057,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,057,477.39/18,600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.30

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