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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.39, 27,206.62 and 6,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.39, 27,206.62 and 6,292.41 is: 9,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.39 : 27,206.62 = 6,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.39/27,206.62 = 6,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.39x = 27,206.62 × 6,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.39x = 171,195,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,195,193.06/18,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.72

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