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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.36, 18,460.10 and 9,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.36, 18,460.10 and 9,001.66 is: 13,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.36 : 18,460.10 = 9,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.36/18,460.10 = 9,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.36x = 18,460.10 × 9,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.36x = 166,171,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,171,543.77/12,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.68

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