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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.23, 27,921.16 and 6,130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.23, 27,921.16 and 6,130.81 is: 9,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.23 : 27,921.16 = 6,130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.23/27,921.16 = 6,130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.23x = 27,921.16 × 6,130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.23x = 171,179,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,179,326.94/18,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.64

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