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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.95, 27,098.18 and 6,220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.95, 27,098.18 and 6,220.41 is: 9,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.95 : 27,098.18 = 6,220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.95/27,098.18 = 6,220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.95x = 27,098.18 × 6,220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.95x = 168,561,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,561,789.85/18,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.29

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