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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.52, 27,096.03 and 6,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.52, 27,096.03 and 6,218.94 is: 9,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.52 : 27,096.03 = 6,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.52/27,096.03 = 6,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.52x = 27,096.03 × 6,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.52x = 168,508,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,508,449.33/18,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.08

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