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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.46, 18,129.42 and 8,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.46, 18,129.42 and 8,957.45 is: 13,383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.46 : 18,129.42 = 8,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.46/18,129.42 = 8,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.46x = 18,129.42 × 8,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.46x = 162,393,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,393,418.50/12,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.93

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