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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,492.96, 18,710.28 and 9,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,492.96, 18,710.28 and 9,878.40 is: 14,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,492.96 : 18,710.28 = 9,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,492.96/18,710.28 = 9,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,492.96x = 18,710.28 × 9,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,492.96x = 184,827,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,827,629.95/12,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,794.54

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