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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,912.60, 19,331.10 and 9,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,912.60, 19,331.10 and 9,640.20 is: 14,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912.60 : 19,331.10 = 9,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912.60/19,331.10 = 9,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912.60x = 19,331.10 × 9,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912.60x = 186,355,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,355,670.22/12,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.08

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