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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.90, 27,146.70 and 6,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.90, 27,146.70 and 6,408.60 is: 9,613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.90 : 27,146.70 = 6,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.90/27,146.70 = 6,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.90x = 27,146.70 × 6,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.90x = 173,972,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,972,341.62/18,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.38

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