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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.45, 27,095.93 and 6,218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.45, 27,095.93 and 6,218.91 is: 9,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.45 : 27,095.93 = 6,218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.45/27,095.93 = 6,218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.45x = 27,095.93 × 6,218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.45x = 168,507,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,507,150.04/18,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.04

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