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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.40, 18,137.10 and 9,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.40, 18,137.10 and 9,153.80 is: 13,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.40 : 18,137.10 = 9,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.40/18,137.10 = 9,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.40x = 18,137.10 × 9,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.40x = 166,023,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,023,385.98/12,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.70

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