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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,837.46, 19,254.86 and 8,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,837.46, 19,254.86 and 8,704.02 is: 13,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,837.46 : 19,254.86 = 8,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,837.46/19,254.86 = 8,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,837.46x = 19,254.86 × 8,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,837.46x = 167,594,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,594,686.54/12,837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.13

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