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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.20, 27,902.70 and 6,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.20, 27,902.70 and 6,122.40 is: 9,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.20 : 27,902.70 = 6,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.20/27,902.70 = 6,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.20x = 27,902.70 × 6,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.20x = 170,831,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,831,490.48/18,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.93

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