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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.95, 27,918.78 and 6,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.95, 27,918.78 and 6,130.74 is: 9,197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.95 : 27,918.78 = 6,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.95/27,918.78 = 6,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.95x = 27,918.78 × 6,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.95x = 171,162,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162,781.30/18,609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.38

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