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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.43, 16,617.91 and 9,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.43, 16,617.91 and 9,396.87 is: 12,958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.43 : 16,617.91 = 9,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.43/16,617.91 = 9,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.43x = 16,617.91 × 9,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.43x = 156,156,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,156,339.94/12,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.57

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