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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.36, 19,277.93 and 9,108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.36, 19,277.93 and 9,108.36 is: 13,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.36 : 19,277.93 = 9,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.36/19,277.93 = 9,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.36x = 19,277.93 × 9,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.36x = 175,590,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590,326.49/12,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.30

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