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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.41, 27,172.44 and 6,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.41, 27,172.44 and 6,273.42 is: 9,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.41 : 27,172.44 = 6,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.41/27,172.44 = 6,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.41x = 27,172.44 × 6,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.41x = 170,464,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464,238.27/18,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.27

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