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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.36, 27,905.82 and 6,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.36, 27,905.82 and 6,292.36 is: 9,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.36 : 27,905.82 = 6,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.36/27,905.82 = 6,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.36x = 27,905.82 × 6,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.36x = 175,593,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,593,465.54/18,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.30

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