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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.86, 27,216.18 and 6,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.86, 27,216.18 and 6,295.10 is: 9,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.86 : 27,216.18 = 6,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.86/27,216.18 = 6,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.86x = 27,216.18 × 6,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.86x = 171,328,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,328,574.72/18,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.83

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