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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.10, 27,081.92 and 6,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.10, 27,081.92 and 6,209.52 is: 9,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.10 : 27,081.92 = 6,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.10/27,081.92 = 6,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.10x = 27,081.92 × 6,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.10x = 168,165,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165,692.83/18,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.96

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