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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.99, 27,096.29 and 6,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.99, 27,096.29 and 6,217.70 is: 9,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.99 : 27,096.29 = 6,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.99/27,096.29 = 6,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.99x = 27,096.29 × 6,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.99x = 168,476,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476,638.99/18,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.17

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