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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.64, 27,092.38 and 6,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.64, 27,092.38 and 6,212.60 is: 9,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.64 : 27,092.38 = 6,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.64/27,092.38 = 6,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.64x = 27,092.38 × 6,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.64x = 168,314,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,314,119.99/18,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.42

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