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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.20, 18,168.30 and 9,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.20, 18,168.30 and 9,196.20 is: 13,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.20 : 18,168.30 = 9,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.20/18,168.30 = 9,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.20x = 18,168.30 × 9,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.20x = 167,079,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,079,320.46/12,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.30

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