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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.40, 18,374.70 and 9,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.40, 18,374.70 and 9,127.70 is: 13,677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.40 : 18,374.70 = 9,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.40/18,374.70 = 9,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.40x = 18,374.70 × 9,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.40x = 167,718,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,718,749.19/12,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.48

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