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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.40, 18,246.60 and 9,211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.40, 18,246.60 and 9,211.95 is: 13,817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.40 : 18,246.60 = 9,211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.40/18,246.60 = 9,211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.40x = 18,246.60 × 9,211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.40x = 168,086,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,086,766.87/12,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.93

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