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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,937.77, 19,393.70 and 9,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,937.77, 19,393.70 and 9,041.13 is: 13,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,937.77 : 19,393.70 = 9,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,937.77/19,393.70 = 9,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,937.77x = 19,393.70 × 9,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,937.77x = 175,340,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,340,917.68/12,937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.64

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