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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,613, 27,924.54 and 6,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,613, 27,924.54 and 6,301 is: 9,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,613 : 27,924.54 = 6,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,613/27,924.54 = 6,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,613x = 27,924.54 × 6,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,613x = 175,952,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,952,526.54/18,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.21

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