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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,497.20, 18,729.60 and 9,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,497.20, 18,729.60 and 9,030.40 is: 13,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,497.20 : 18,729.60 = 9,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,497.20/18,729.60 = 9,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,497.20x = 18,729.60 × 9,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,497.20x = 169,135,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,135,779.84/12,497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.89

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