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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.71, 27,225.01 and 6,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.71, 27,225.01 and 6,301.02 is: 9,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.71 : 27,225.01 = 6,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.71/27,225.01 = 6,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.71x = 27,225.01 × 6,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.71x = 171,545,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,545,442.48/18,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.73

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