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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.22, 27,986.22 and 6,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.22, 27,986.22 and 6,180.12 is: 9,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.22 : 27,986.22 = 6,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.22/27,986.22 = 6,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.22x = 27,986.22 × 6,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.22x = 172,958,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,958,197.95/18,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.83

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