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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.67, 27,940.26 and 6,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.67, 27,940.26 and 6,149.10 is: 9,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.67 : 27,940.26 = 6,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.67/27,940.26 = 6,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.67x = 27,940.26 × 6,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.67x = 171,807,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,807,452.77/18,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.74

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