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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041, 27,061.90 and 6,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041, 27,061.90 and 6,194.76 is: 9,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041 : 27,061.90 = 6,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041/27,061.90 = 6,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041x = 27,061.90 × 6,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041x = 167,641,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,641,975.64/18,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.28

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