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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,949.32, 19,434.14 and 9,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,949.32, 19,434.14 and 9,028.20 is: 13,549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,949.32 : 19,434.14 = 9,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,949.32/19,434.14 = 9,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,949.32x = 19,434.14 × 9,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,949.32x = 175,455,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,455,302.75/12,949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.38

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