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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.02, 16,882.36 and 9,544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.02, 16,882.36 and 9,544.37 is: 13,166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.02 : 16,882.36 = 9,544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.02/16,882.36 = 9,544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.02x = 16,882.36 × 9,544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.02x = 161,131,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,131,382.04/12,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.46

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