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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,786.18, 19,207.21 and 9,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,786.18, 19,207.21 and 9,112.02 is: 13,687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,786.18 : 19,207.21 = 9,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,786.18/19,207.21 = 9,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,786.18x = 19,207.21 × 9,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,786.18x = 175,016,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,016,481.66/12,786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.94

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