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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.53, 27,085.38 and 6,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.53, 27,085.38 and 6,210.18 is: 9,315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.53 : 27,085.38 = 6,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.53/27,085.38 = 6,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.53x = 27,085.38 × 6,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.53x = 168,205,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,205,085.17/18,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.47

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