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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.95, 27,137.25 and 6,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.95, 27,137.25 and 6,246.71 is: 9,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.95 : 27,137.25 = 6,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.95/27,137.25 = 6,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.95x = 27,137.25 × 6,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.95x = 169,518,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,518,395.26/18,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.75

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