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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.13, 27,060.95 and 6,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.13, 27,060.95 and 6,195.54 is: 9,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.13 : 27,060.95 = 6,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.13/27,060.95 = 6,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.13x = 27,060.95 × 6,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.13x = 167,657,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,657,162.91/18,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.99

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