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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.02, 27,209.48 and 6,292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.02, 27,209.48 and 6,292.61 is: 9,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.02 : 27,209.48 = 6,292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.02/27,209.48 = 6,292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.02x = 27,209.48 × 6,292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.02x = 171,218,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,615.86/18,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.20

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