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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,100.06, 27,153.71 and 6,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,100.06, 27,153.71 and 6,254.26 is: 9,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,100.06 : 27,153.71 = 6,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,100.06/27,153.71 = 6,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,100.06x = 27,153.71 × 6,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,100.06x = 169,826,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,826,414.55/18,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.65

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