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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.09, 18,339.96 and 9,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.09, 18,339.96 and 9,452.40 is: 14,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.09 : 18,339.96 = 9,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.09/18,339.96 = 9,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.09x = 18,339.96 × 9,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.09x = 173,356,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,356,637.90/12,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.08

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