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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.12, 27,159.84 and 6,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.12, 27,159.84 and 6,419.52 is: 9,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.12 : 27,159.84 = 6,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.12/27,159.84 = 6,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.12x = 27,159.84 × 6,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.12x = 174,353,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,353,136.08/18,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.05

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