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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.38, 27,089.01 and 6,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.38, 27,089.01 and 6,210.34 is: 9,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.38 : 27,089.01 = 6,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.38/27,089.01 = 6,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.38x = 27,089.01 × 6,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.38x = 168,231,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231,962.36/18,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.04

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