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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.41, 27,922.03 and 6,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.41, 27,922.03 and 6,133.17 is: 9,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.41 : 27,922.03 = 6,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.41/27,922.03 = 6,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.41x = 27,922.03 × 6,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.41x = 171,250,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,250,401.79/18,612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.87

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