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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.60, 27,997.80 and 6,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.60, 27,997.80 and 6,186.20 is: 9,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.60 : 27,997.80 = 6,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.60/27,997.80 = 6,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.60x = 27,997.80 × 6,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.60x = 173,199,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,199,990.36/18,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.10

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