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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.54, 27,917.63 and 6,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.54, 27,917.63 and 6,125.47 is: 9,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.54 : 27,917.63 = 6,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.54/27,917.63 = 6,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.54x = 27,917.63 × 6,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.54x = 171,008,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,008,620.35/18,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.80

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