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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.92, 27,962.22 and 6,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.92, 27,962.22 and 6,161.70 is: 9,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.92 : 27,962.22 = 6,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.92/27,962.22 = 6,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.92x = 27,962.22 × 6,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.92x = 172,294,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,294,810.97/18,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.83

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