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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.80, 18,445.26 and 9,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.80, 18,445.26 and 9,012.28 is: 13,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.80 : 18,445.26 = 9,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.80/18,445.26 = 9,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.80x = 18,445.26 × 9,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.80x = 166,233,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,847.79/12,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.06

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