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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,487.46, 18,747.58 and 9,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,487.46, 18,747.58 and 9,731.78 is: 14,610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,487.46 : 18,747.58 = 9,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,487.46/18,747.58 = 9,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,487.46x = 18,747.58 × 9,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,487.46x = 182,447,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,447,324.09/12,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.44

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