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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.50, 16,836.96 and 9,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.50, 16,836.96 and 9,702.94 is: 13,377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.50 : 16,836.96 = 9,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.50/16,836.96 = 9,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.50x = 16,836.96 × 9,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.50x = 163,368,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,368,012.66/12,212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.11

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