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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.68, 27,076.88 and 6,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.68, 27,076.88 and 6,206.09 is: 9,306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.68 : 27,076.88 = 6,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.68/27,076.88 = 6,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.68x = 27,076.88 × 6,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.68x = 168,041,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,041,554.20/18,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.85

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