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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,067.71, 27,094.83 and 6,218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,067.71, 27,094.83 and 6,218.19 is: 9,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,067.71 : 27,094.83 = 6,218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,067.71/27,094.83 = 6,218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,067.71x = 27,094.83 × 6,218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,067.71x = 168,480,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,480,800.96/18,067.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.97

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