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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,629.56, 18,942.64 and 9,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,629.56, 18,942.64 and 9,136.28 is: 13,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,629.56 : 18,942.64 = 9,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,629.56/18,942.64 = 9,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,629.56x = 18,942.64 × 9,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,629.56x = 173,065,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,065,262.98/12,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.19

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