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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.26, 18,851.58 and 9,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.26, 18,851.58 and 9,283.56 is: 13,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.26 : 18,851.58 = 9,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.26/18,851.58 = 9,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.26x = 18,851.58 × 9,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.26x = 175,009,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,009,774.02/12,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.39

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