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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.46, 16,601.14 and 9,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.46, 16,601.14 and 9,376.25 is: 12,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.46 : 16,601.14 = 9,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.46/16,601.14 = 9,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.46x = 16,601.14 × 9,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.46x = 155,656,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,656,456.99/12,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.31

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