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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,611.60, 27,914.70 and 5,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,611.60, 27,914.70 and 5,462.60 is: 8,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,611.60 : 27,914.70 = 5,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,611.60/27,914.70 = 5,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,611.60x = 27,914.70 × 5,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,611.60x = 152,486,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486,840.22/18,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.11

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