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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.82, 18,043.49 and 9,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.82, 18,043.49 and 9,252.92 is: 13,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.82 : 18,043.49 = 9,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.82/18,043.49 = 9,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.82x = 18,043.49 × 9,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.82x = 166,955,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,955,037.73/12,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.85

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