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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.29, 27,917.26 and 6,125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.29, 27,917.26 and 6,125.22 is: 9,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.29 : 27,917.26 = 6,125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.29/27,917.26 = 6,125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.29x = 27,917.26 × 6,125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.29x = 170,999,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,999,343.98/18,610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.43

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