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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,645.96, 27,958.23 and 6,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,645.96, 27,958.23 and 6,162.54 is: 9,240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,645.96 : 27,958.23 = 6,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,645.96/27,958.23 = 6,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,645.96x = 27,958.23 × 6,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,645.96x = 172,293,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,293,710.70/18,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.27

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