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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,892.02, 17,794.53 and 9,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,892.02, 17,794.53 and 9,348.54 is: 12,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892.02 : 17,794.53 = 9,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892.02/17,794.53 = 9,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892.02x = 17,794.53 × 9,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892.02x = 166,352,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,352,875.49/12,892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.55

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