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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.70, 27,145.26 and 6,247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.70, 27,145.26 and 6,247.53 is: 9,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.70 : 27,145.26 = 6,247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.70/27,145.26 = 6,247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.70x = 27,145.26 × 6,247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.70x = 169,590,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,590,826.21/18,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.40

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