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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.80, 18,437.40 and 9,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.80, 18,437.40 and 9,373.20 is: 14,037.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.80 : 18,437.40 = 9,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.80/18,437.40 = 9,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.80x = 18,437.40 × 9,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.80x = 172,817,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,817,437.68/12,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.87

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