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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.26, 17,652.12 and 9,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.26, 17,652.12 and 9,436.94 is: 13,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.26 : 17,652.12 = 9,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.26/17,652.12 = 9,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.26x = 17,652.12 × 9,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.26x = 166,581,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581,909.05/12,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.09

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