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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.40, 18,938.10 and 9,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.40, 18,938.10 and 9,126.20 is: 13,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.40 : 18,938.10 = 9,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.40/18,938.10 = 9,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.40x = 18,938.10 × 9,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.40x = 172,832,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,832,888.22/12,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.30

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