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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.89, 17,652.98 and 9,437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.89, 17,652.98 and 9,437.56 is: 13,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.89 : 17,652.98 = 9,437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.89/17,652.98 = 9,437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.89x = 17,652.98 × 9,437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.89x = 166,601,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,601,081.52/12,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.95

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