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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.72, 19,418.40 and 6,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.72, 19,418.40 and 6,373.44 is: 9,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.72 : 19,418.40 = 6,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.72/19,418.40 = 6,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.72x = 19,418.40 × 6,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.72x = 123,762,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,762,007.30/12,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.29

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