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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.59, 27,159.22 and 6,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.59, 27,159.22 and 6,261.32 is: 9,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.59 : 27,159.22 = 6,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.59/27,159.22 = 6,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.59x = 27,159.22 × 6,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.59x = 170,052,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,052,567.37/18,110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.68

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