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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.62, 27,900.06 and 6,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.62, 27,900.06 and 6,121 is: 9,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.62 : 27,900.06 = 6,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.62/27,900.06 = 6,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.62x = 27,900.06 × 6,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.62x = 170,776,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,776,267.26/18,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.24

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