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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.87, 27,922.07 and 6,130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.87, 27,922.07 and 6,130.59 is: 9,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.87 : 27,922.07 = 6,130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.87/27,922.07 = 6,130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.87x = 27,922.07 × 6,130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.87x = 171,178,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,178,778.45/18,612.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.80

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