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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,308.32, 18,462.48 and 9,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,308.32, 18,462.48 and 9,750.88 is: 14,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,308.32 : 18,462.48 = 9,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,308.32/18,462.48 = 9,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,308.32x = 18,462.48 × 9,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,308.32x = 180,025,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,025,426.98/12,308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.32

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