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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.69, 27,207.03 and 6,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.69, 27,207.03 and 6,295.01 is: 9,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.69 : 27,207.03 = 6,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.69/27,207.03 = 6,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.69x = 27,207.03 × 6,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.69x = 171,268,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,268,525.92/18,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.56

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