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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.10, 18,054.15 and 9,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.10, 18,054.15 and 9,120.10 is: 13,680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.10 : 18,054.15 = 9,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.10/18,054.15 = 9,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.10x = 18,054.15 × 9,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.10x = 164,655,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,655,653.42/12,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.15

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