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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.11, 18,462.72 and 9,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.11, 18,462.72 and 9,003.41 is: 13,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.11 : 18,462.72 = 9,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.11/18,462.72 = 9,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.11x = 18,462.72 × 9,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.11x = 166,227,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,227,437.88/12,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.30

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