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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.80, 27,966.08 and 6,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.80, 27,966.08 and 6,162.72 is: 9,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.80 : 27,966.08 = 6,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.80/27,966.08 = 6,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.80x = 27,966.08 × 6,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.80x = 172,347,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,347,120.54/18,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.69

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