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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,619.56, 27,931.16 and 6,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,619.56, 27,931.16 and 6,134.48 is: 9,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,619.56 : 27,931.16 = 6,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,619.56/27,931.16 = 6,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,619.56x = 27,931.16 × 6,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,619.56x = 171,343,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343,142.40/18,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.32

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