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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.34, 27,915.12 and 6,126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.34, 27,915.12 and 6,126.86 is: 9,191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.34 : 27,915.12 = 6,126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.34/27,915.12 = 6,126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.34x = 27,915.12 × 6,126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.34x = 171,032,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,032,032.12/18,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.64

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