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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,300.72, 18,410.40 and 9,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,300.72, 18,410.40 and 9,363.12 is: 14,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,300.72 : 18,410.40 = 9,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,300.72/18,410.40 = 9,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,300.72x = 18,410.40 × 9,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,300.72x = 172,378,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,378,784.45/12,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.72

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