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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.22, 12,438.88 and 8,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.22, 12,438.88 and 8,274.64 is: 11,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.22 : 12,438.88 = 8,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.22/12,438.88 = 8,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.22x = 12,438.88 × 8,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.22x = 102,927,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,927,254.00/9,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.26

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