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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,738.60, 19,080.01 and 9,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,738.60, 19,080.01 and 9,029.58 is: 13,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,738.60 : 19,080.01 = 9,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,738.60/19,080.01 = 9,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,738.60x = 19,080.01 × 9,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,738.60x = 172,284,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,284,476.70/12,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.60

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