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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,748.41, 19,097.24 and 9,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,748.41, 19,097.24 and 9,962.06 is: 14,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,748.41 : 19,097.24 = 9,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,748.41/19,097.24 = 9,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,748.41x = 19,097.24 × 9,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,748.41x = 190,247,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,247,705.42/12,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.25

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