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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624, 27,936.72 and 6,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624, 27,936.72 and 6,312 is: 9,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624 : 27,936.72 = 6,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624/27,936.72 = 6,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624x = 27,936.72 × 6,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624x = 176,336,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,336,576.64/18,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.24

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