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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,066.60, 18,099.90 and 9,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,066.60, 18,099.90 and 9,150.60 is: 13,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,066.60 : 18,099.90 = 9,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,066.60/18,099.90 = 9,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,066.60x = 18,099.90 × 9,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,066.60x = 165,624,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,624,944.94/12,066.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.90

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