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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805.93, 17,693.88 and 9,213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805.93, 17,693.88 and 9,213.78 is: 12,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805.93 : 17,693.88 = 9,213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805.93/17,693.88 = 9,213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805.93x = 17,693.88 × 9,213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805.93x = 163,027,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,027,556.56/12,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.63

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