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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.20, 18,827.10 and 9,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.20, 18,827.10 and 9,095.40 is: 13,631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.20 : 18,827.10 = 9,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.20/18,827.10 = 9,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.20x = 18,827.10 × 9,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.20x = 171,240,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,240,005.34/12,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.37

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