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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.34, 18,773.98 and 9,734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.34, 18,773.98 and 9,734.85 is: 14,606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.34 : 18,773.98 = 9,734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.34/18,773.98 = 9,734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.34x = 18,773.98 × 9,734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.34x = 182,761,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,761,854.87/12,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.53

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