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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.22, 27,138.12 and 6,402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.22, 27,138.12 and 6,402.71 is: 9,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.22 : 27,138.12 = 6,402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.22/27,138.12 = 6,402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.22x = 27,138.12 × 6,402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.22x = 173,757,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,757,376.61/18,092.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.98

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