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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,644.81, 27,971.59 and 6,164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,644.81, 27,971.59 and 6,164.83 is: 9,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,644.81 : 27,971.59 = 6,164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,644.81/27,971.59 = 6,164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,644.81x = 27,971.59 × 6,164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,644.81x = 172,440,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,440,097.18/18,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.69

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