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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.10, 27,084.91 and 6,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.10, 27,084.91 and 6,211.52 is: 9,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.10 : 27,084.91 = 6,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.10/27,084.91 = 6,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.10x = 27,084.91 × 6,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.10x = 168,238,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238,460.16/18,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.96

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