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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,812.04, 17,697.42 and 9,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,812.04, 17,697.42 and 9,822.74 is: 13,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,812.04 : 17,697.42 = 9,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,812.04/17,697.42 = 9,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,812.04x = 17,697.42 × 9,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,812.04x = 173,837,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,837,066.84/12,812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.26

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