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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,379.92, 18,529.74 and 9,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,379.92, 18,529.74 and 9,092.40 is: 13,609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,379.92 : 18,529.74 = 9,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,379.92/18,529.74 = 9,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,379.92x = 18,529.74 × 9,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,379.92x = 168,479,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,479,807.98/12,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.12

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