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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.54, 27,138.14 and 6,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.54, 27,138.14 and 6,247.29 is: 9,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.54 : 27,138.14 = 6,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.54/27,138.14 = 6,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.54x = 27,138.14 × 6,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.54x = 169,539,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,539,695.62/18,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.63

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