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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.14, 16,744.24 and 9,343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.14, 16,744.24 and 9,343.74 is: 12,897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.14 : 16,744.24 = 9,343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.14/16,744.24 = 9,343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.14x = 16,744.24 × 9,343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.14x = 156,453,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,453,825.06/12,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.94

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