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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.93, 27,948.05 and 6,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.93, 27,948.05 and 6,149.66 is: 9,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.93 : 27,948.05 = 6,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.93/27,948.05 = 6,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.93x = 27,948.05 × 6,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.93x = 171,871,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,871,005.16/18,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.03

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