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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.15, 27,088.65 and 6,210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.15, 27,088.65 and 6,210.09 is: 9,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.15 : 27,088.65 = 6,210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.15/27,088.65 = 6,210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.15x = 27,088.65 × 6,210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.15x = 168,222,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,222,954.48/18,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.66

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