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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,983.01, 19,460.60 and 9,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,983.01, 19,460.60 and 9,273.98 is: 13,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,983.01 : 19,460.60 = 9,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,983.01/19,460.60 = 9,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,983.01x = 19,460.60 × 9,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,983.01x = 180,477,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477,304.41/12,983.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.04

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