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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.36, 27,927.12 and 6,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.36, 27,927.12 and 6,134.88 is: 9,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.36 : 27,927.12 = 6,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.36/27,927.12 = 6,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.36x = 27,927.12 × 6,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.36x = 171,329,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,329,529.95/18,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.66

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