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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.66, 27,141.33 and 6,249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.66, 27,141.33 and 6,249.41 is: 9,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.66 : 27,141.33 = 6,249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.66/27,141.33 = 6,249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.66x = 27,141.33 × 6,249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.66x = 169,617,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,617,299.12/18,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.82

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