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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.64, 27,089.38 and 6,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.64, 27,089.38 and 6,210.60 is: 9,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.64 : 27,089.38 = 6,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.64/27,089.38 = 6,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.64x = 27,089.38 × 6,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.64x = 168,241,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,241,303.43/18,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.42

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