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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.02, 19,461.04 and 9,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.02, 19,461.04 and 9,283.46 is: 13,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.02 : 19,461.04 = 9,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.02/19,461.04 = 9,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.02x = 19,461.04 × 9,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.02x = 180,665,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,665,665.88/12,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.19

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