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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.71, 27,917.57 and 6,132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.71, 27,917.57 and 6,132.77 is: 9,197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.71 : 27,917.57 = 6,132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.71/27,917.57 = 6,132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.71x = 27,917.57 × 6,132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.71x = 171,212,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,212,005.11/18,615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.18

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