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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,066.65, 27,093.24 and 6,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,066.65, 27,093.24 and 6,217.12 is: 9,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066.65 : 27,093.24 = 6,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066.65/27,093.24 = 6,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066.65x = 27,093.24 × 6,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066.65x = 168,441,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,441,924.27/18,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.36

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