Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.96, 27,907.44 and 6,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,604.96, 27,907.44 and 6,292 is: 9,438
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,604.96 : 27,907.44 = 6,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,604.96/27,907.44 = 6,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,604.96x = 27,907.44 × 6,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,604.96x = 175,593,612.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,593,612.48/18,604.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,438
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