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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.95, 27,132.76 and 6,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.95, 27,132.76 and 6,243.70 is: 9,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.95 : 27,132.76 = 6,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.95/27,132.76 = 6,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.95x = 27,132.76 × 6,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.95x = 169,408,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,408,795.68/18,092.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.25

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