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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,683.40, 19,046.70 and 9,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,683.40, 19,046.70 and 9,011.40 is: 13,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,683.40 : 19,046.70 = 9,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,683.40/19,046.70 = 9,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,683.40x = 19,046.70 × 9,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,683.40x = 171,637,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,637,432.38/12,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.45

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