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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.13, 27,145.04 and 6,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.13, 27,145.04 and 6,251.90 is: 9,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.13 : 27,145.04 = 6,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.13/27,145.04 = 6,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.13x = 27,145.04 × 6,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.13x = 169,707,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,707,908.59/18,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.54

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