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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,938.93, 17,845.88 and 9,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,938.93, 17,845.88 and 9,753.20 is: 13,451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,938.93 : 17,845.88 = 9,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,938.93/17,845.88 = 9,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,938.93x = 17,845.88 × 9,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,938.93x = 174,054,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,054,298.82/12,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.99

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