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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.16, 18,367.44 and 9,128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.16, 18,367.44 and 9,128.26 is: 13,684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.16 : 18,367.44 = 9,128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.16/18,367.44 = 9,128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.16x = 18,367.44 × 9,128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.16x = 167,662,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,662,767.85/12,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.34

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