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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.16, 27,072.97 and 6,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.16, 27,072.97 and 6,203.34 is: 9,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.16 : 27,072.97 = 6,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.16/27,072.97 = 6,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.16x = 27,072.97 × 6,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.16x = 167,942,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,942,822.21/18,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.78

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