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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.03, 27,084.63 and 6,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.03, 27,084.63 and 6,209.68 is: 9,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.03 : 27,084.63 = 6,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.03/27,084.63 = 6,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.03x = 27,084.63 × 6,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.03x = 168,186,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,186,885.22/18,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.72

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