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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.40, 18,299.70 and 9,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.40, 18,299.70 and 9,127.80 is: 13,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.40 : 18,299.70 = 9,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.40/18,299.70 = 9,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.40x = 18,299.70 × 9,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.40x = 167,036,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,036,001.66/12,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.93

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