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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,073.89, 27,105.62 and 6,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,073.89, 27,105.62 and 6,227.18 is: 9,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,073.89 : 27,105.62 = 6,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,073.89/27,105.62 = 6,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,073.89x = 27,105.62 × 6,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,073.89x = 168,791,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,791,574.75/18,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.97

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