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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.62, 27,964.37 and 6,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.62, 27,964.37 and 6,162.68 is: 9,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.62 : 27,964.37 = 6,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.62/27,964.37 = 6,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.62x = 27,964.37 × 6,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.62x = 172,335,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,335,549.03/18,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.69

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