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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.85, 27,147.40 and 6,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.85, 27,147.40 and 6,250.05 is: 9,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.85 : 27,147.40 = 6,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.85/27,147.40 = 6,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.85x = 27,147.40 × 6,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.85x = 169,672,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,672,685.74/18,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.33

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