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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.76, 18,793.44 and 9,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.76, 18,793.44 and 9,212.82 is: 13,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.76 : 18,793.44 = 9,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.76/18,793.44 = 9,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.76x = 18,793.44 × 9,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.76x = 173,140,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,140,579.90/12,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.12

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