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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.03, 27,143.05 and 6,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.03, 27,143.05 and 6,246.46 is: 9,370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.03 : 27,143.05 = 6,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.03/27,143.05 = 6,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.03x = 27,143.05 × 6,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.03x = 169,547,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,547,976.10/18,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.38

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