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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.13, 18,539.97 and 9,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.13, 18,539.97 and 9,069.76 is: 13,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.13 : 18,539.97 = 9,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.13/18,539.97 = 9,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.13x = 18,539.97 × 9,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.13x = 168,153,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,153,078.31/12,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.28

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