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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.23, 27,919.66 and 6,129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.23, 27,919.66 and 6,129.81 is: 9,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.23 : 27,919.66 = 6,129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.23/27,919.66 = 6,129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.23x = 27,919.66 × 6,129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.23x = 171,142,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,142,071.47/18,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.13

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