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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,925.62, 17,847.27 and 9,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,925.62, 17,847.27 and 9,397.26 is: 12,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,925.62 : 17,847.27 = 9,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,925.62/17,847.27 = 9,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,925.62x = 17,847.27 × 9,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,925.62x = 167,715,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,436.48/12,925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.43

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