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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.56, 27,071.69 and 6,201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.56, 27,071.69 and 6,201.21 is: 9,301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.56 : 27,071.69 = 6,201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.56/27,071.69 = 6,201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.56x = 27,071.69 × 6,201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.56x = 167,877,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,877,205.30/18,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.93

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