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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.36, 27,925.62 and 6,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.36, 27,925.62 and 6,133.88 is: 9,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.36 : 27,925.62 = 6,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.36/27,925.62 = 6,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.36x = 27,925.62 × 6,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.36x = 171,292,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,292,402.01/18,614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.16

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