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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.91, 27,944.64 and 6,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.91, 27,944.64 and 6,149.25 is: 9,224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.91 : 27,944.64 = 6,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.91/27,944.64 = 6,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.91x = 27,944.64 × 6,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.91x = 171,838,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,838,577.52/18,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.79

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