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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.20, 18,096.30 and 9,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.20, 18,096.30 and 9,148.20 is: 13,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.20 : 18,096.30 = 9,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.20/18,096.30 = 9,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.20x = 18,096.30 × 9,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.20x = 165,548,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,548,571.66/12,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.30

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