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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.48, 18,212.06 and 9,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.48, 18,212.06 and 9,943.20 is: 14,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.48 : 18,212.06 = 9,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.48/18,212.06 = 9,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.48x = 18,212.06 × 9,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.48x = 181,086,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,086,154.99/12,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.54

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