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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.14, 18,282.60 and 9,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.14, 18,282.60 and 9,277.26 is: 13,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.14 : 18,282.60 = 9,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.14/18,282.60 = 9,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.14x = 18,282.60 × 9,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.14x = 169,612,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,612,433.68/12,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.43

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