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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,994.48, 17,913.72 and 9,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,994.48, 17,913.72 and 9,262 is: 12,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,994.48 : 17,913.72 = 9,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,994.48/17,913.72 = 9,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,994.48x = 17,913.72 × 9,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,994.48x = 165,916,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,916,874.64/12,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.26

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