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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.85, 27,148.90 and 6,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.85, 27,148.90 and 6,251.05 is: 9,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.85 : 27,148.90 = 6,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.85/27,148.90 = 6,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.85x = 27,148.90 × 6,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.85x = 169,709,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,709,131.35/18,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.83

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