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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.82, 17,869.26 and 8,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.82, 17,869.26 and 8,962.48 is: 12,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.82 : 17,869.26 = 8,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.82/17,869.26 = 8,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.82x = 17,869.26 × 8,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.82x = 160,152,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,152,885.36/12,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.88

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