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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.91, 18,108.36 and 9,290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.91, 18,108.36 and 9,290.50 is: 13,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.91 : 18,108.36 = 9,290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.91/18,108.36 = 9,290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.91x = 18,108.36 × 9,290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.91x = 168,235,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,235,673.31/12,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.68

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