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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,800.79, 19,269.11 and 9,128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,800.79, 19,269.11 and 9,128.43 is: 13,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,800.79 : 19,269.11 = 9,128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,800.79/19,269.11 = 9,128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,800.79x = 19,269.11 × 9,128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,800.79x = 175,896,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,896,744.62/12,800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.09

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