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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.73, 16,637.62 and 9,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.73, 16,637.62 and 9,246.69 is: 12,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.73 : 16,637.62 = 9,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.73/16,637.62 = 9,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.73x = 16,637.62 × 9,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.73x = 153,842,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,842,914.48/12,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.63

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