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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.22, 27,072.42 and 6,199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.22, 27,072.42 and 6,199.43 is: 9,300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.22 : 27,072.42 = 6,199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.22/27,072.42 = 6,199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.22x = 27,072.42 × 6,199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.22x = 167,833,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,833,572.72/18,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.21

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