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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.08, 18,829.65 and 9,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.08, 18,829.65 and 9,133.80 is: 13,642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.08 : 18,829.65 = 9,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.08/18,829.65 = 9,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.08x = 18,829.65 × 9,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.08x = 171,986,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,986,257.17/12,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.04

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