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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.40, 18,373.20 and 9,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.40, 18,373.20 and 9,126.70 is: 13,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.40 : 18,373.20 = 9,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.40/18,373.20 = 9,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.40x = 18,373.20 × 9,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.40x = 167,686,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,686,684.44/12,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.98

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