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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.46, 27,915.02 and 6,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.46, 27,915.02 and 6,128.22 is: 9,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.46 : 27,915.02 = 6,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.46/27,915.02 = 6,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.46x = 27,915.02 × 6,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.46x = 171,069,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,069,353.22/18,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.59

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