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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.01, 27,942.63 and 6,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.01, 27,942.63 and 6,146.94 is: 9,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.01 : 27,942.63 = 6,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.01/27,942.63 = 6,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.01x = 27,942.63 × 6,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.01x = 171,761,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,761,670.05/18,630.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.62

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