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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.46, 27,891.43 and 6,118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.46, 27,891.43 and 6,118.13 is: 9,173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.46 : 27,891.43 = 6,118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.46/27,891.43 = 6,118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.46x = 27,891.43 × 6,118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.46x = 170,643,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,643,440.46/18,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.66

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