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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.84, 27,140.05 and 6,247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.84, 27,140.05 and 6,247.53 is: 9,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.84 : 27,140.05 = 6,247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.84/27,140.05 = 6,247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.84x = 27,140.05 × 6,247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.84x = 169,558,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,558,109.64/18,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.49

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