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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.76, 27,908.21 and 6,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.76, 27,908.21 and 6,122.28 is: 9,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.76 : 27,908.21 = 6,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.76/27,908.21 = 6,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.76x = 27,908.21 × 6,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.76x = 170,861,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,861,875.92/18,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.76

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