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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.05, 16,849.12 and 9,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.05, 16,849.12 and 9,391.26 is: 12,951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.05 : 16,849.12 = 9,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.05/16,849.12 = 9,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.05x = 16,849.12 × 9,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.05x = 158,234,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234,466.69/12,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.94

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