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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,970.91, 19,427.19 and 9,092.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,970.91, 19,427.19 and 9,092.63 is: 13,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,970.91 : 19,427.19 = 9,092.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,970.91/19,427.19 = 9,092.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,970.91x = 19,427.19 × 9,092.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,970.91x = 176,644,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,644,250.61/12,970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.49

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