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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.43, 18,008.06 and 9,186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.43, 18,008.06 and 9,186.06 is: 13,726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.43 : 18,008.06 = 9,186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.43/18,008.06 = 9,186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.43x = 18,008.06 × 9,186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.43x = 165,423,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,423,119.64/12,051.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.43

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