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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.69, 18,223.04 and 9,379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.69, 18,223.04 and 9,379.41 is: 14,069.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.69 : 18,223.04 = 9,379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.69/18,223.04 = 9,379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.69x = 18,223.04 × 9,379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.69x = 170,921,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,921,363.61/12,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.12

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