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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.51, 27,925.87 and 6,134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.51, 27,925.87 and 6,134.03 is: 9,202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.51 : 27,925.87 = 6,134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.51/27,925.87 = 6,134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.51x = 27,925.87 × 6,134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.51x = 171,297,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,297,984.73/18,614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.39

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