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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.47, 27,056.77 and 6,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.47, 27,056.77 and 6,194.04 is: 9,288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.47 : 27,056.77 = 6,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.47/27,056.77 = 6,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.47x = 27,056.77 × 6,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.47x = 167,590,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,590,598.70/18,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.67

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