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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.40, 18,329.10 and 9,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.40, 18,329.10 and 9,303.40 is: 13,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.40 : 18,329.10 = 9,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.40/18,329.10 = 9,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.40x = 18,329.10 × 9,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.40x = 170,522,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,522,948.94/12,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.10

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