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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.58, 27,085.38 and 6,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.58, 27,085.38 and 6,213.10 is: 9,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.58 : 27,085.38 = 6,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.58/27,085.38 = 6,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.58x = 27,085.38 × 6,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.58x = 168,284,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,284,174.48/18,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.25

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