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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.43, 27,145.97 and 6,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.43, 27,145.97 and 6,251.11 is: 9,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.43 : 27,145.97 = 6,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.43/27,145.97 = 6,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.43x = 27,145.97 × 6,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.43x = 169,692,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,692,444.53/18,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.09

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