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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,646.62, 27,965.87 and 6,163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,646.62, 27,965.87 and 6,163.68 is: 9,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646.62 : 27,965.87 = 6,163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646.62/27,965.87 = 6,163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646.62x = 27,965.87 × 6,163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646.62x = 172,372,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,372,673.60/18,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.18

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