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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.88, 27,068.77 and 6,196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.88, 27,068.77 and 6,196.83 is: 9,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.88 : 27,068.77 = 6,196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.88/27,068.77 = 6,196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.88x = 27,068.77 × 6,196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.88x = 167,740,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,740,565.80/18,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.78

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