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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621.40, 27,932.10 and 6,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621.40, 27,932.10 and 6,309.40 is: 9,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621.40 : 27,932.10 = 6,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621.40/27,932.10 = 6,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621.40x = 27,932.10 × 6,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621.40x = 176,234,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,234,791.74/18,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.10

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