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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.68, 27,073.89 and 6,204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.68, 27,073.89 and 6,204.09 is: 9,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.68 : 27,073.89 = 6,204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.68/27,073.89 = 6,204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.68x = 27,073.89 × 6,204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.68x = 167,968,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,968,819.19/18,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.85

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