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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904.20, 19,340.10 and 9,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,904.20, 19,340.10 and 9,437.40 is: 14,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,904.20 : 19,340.10 = 9,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,904.20/19,340.10 = 9,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,904.20x = 19,340.10 × 9,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,904.20x = 182,520,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,520,259.74/12,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.25

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