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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.19, 18,097.56 and 9,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.19, 18,097.56 and 9,303.27 is: 13,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.19 : 18,097.56 = 9,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.19/18,097.56 = 9,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.19x = 18,097.56 × 9,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.19x = 168,366,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,366,487.02/12,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.80

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