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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.33, 27,139.29 and 6,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.33, 27,139.29 and 6,247.03 is: 9,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.33 : 27,139.29 = 6,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.33/27,139.29 = 6,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.33x = 27,139.29 × 6,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.33x = 169,539,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,539,958.81/18,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.75

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