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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.25, 18,124.36 and 9,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.25, 18,124.36 and 9,618.08 is: 14,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.25 : 18,124.36 = 9,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.25/18,124.36 = 9,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.25x = 18,124.36 × 9,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.25x = 174,321,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,321,429.76/12,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.59

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