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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.53, 27,922.22 and 6,133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.53, 27,922.22 and 6,133.29 is: 9,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.53 : 27,922.22 = 6,133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.53/27,922.22 = 6,133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.53x = 27,922.22 × 6,133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.53x = 171,255,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,255,042.04/18,612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.06

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