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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.38, 18,028.77 and 6,093.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.38, 18,028.77 and 6,093.27 is: 9,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.38 : 18,028.77 = 6,093.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.38/18,028.77 = 6,093.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.38x = 18,028.77 × 6,093.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.38x = 109,854,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,854,208.61/12,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.68

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