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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.07, 27,074.86 and 6,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.07, 27,074.86 and 6,210.04 is: 9,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.07 : 27,074.86 = 6,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.07/27,074.86 = 6,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.07x = 27,074.86 × 6,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.07x = 168,135,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,135,963.59/18,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.40

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