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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.63, 27,047.92 and 6,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.63, 27,047.92 and 6,187.21 is: 9,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.63 : 27,047.92 = 6,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.63/27,047.92 = 6,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.63x = 27,047.92 × 6,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.63x = 167,351,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,351,101.22/18,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.95

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