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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.80, 18,513.78 and 9,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.80, 18,513.78 and 9,441.09 is: 14,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.80 : 18,513.78 = 9,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.80/18,513.78 = 9,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.80x = 18,513.78 × 9,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.80x = 174,790,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,790,263.22/12,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.29

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