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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.93, 16,621.36 and 9,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.93, 16,621.36 and 9,399.37 is: 12,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.93 : 16,621.36 = 9,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.93/16,621.36 = 9,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.93x = 16,621.36 × 9,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.93x = 156,230,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,230,312.54/12,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.02

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