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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.51, 27,199.19 and 6,437.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.51, 27,199.19 and 6,437.81 is: 9,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.51 : 27,199.19 = 6,437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.51/27,199.19 = 6,437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.51x = 27,199.19 × 6,437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.51x = 175,103,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,103,301.47/18,125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.60

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