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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.40, 18,403.20 and 9,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.40, 18,403.20 and 9,146.70 is: 13,705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.40 : 18,403.20 = 9,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.40/18,403.20 = 9,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.40x = 18,403.20 × 9,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.40x = 168,328,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,328,549.44/12,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.97

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