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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.70, 27,903.45 and 6,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.70, 27,903.45 and 6,122.90 is: 9,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.70 : 27,903.45 = 6,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.70/27,903.45 = 6,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.70x = 27,903.45 × 6,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.70x = 170,850,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,850,034.01/18,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.68

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