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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.58, 16,907.02 and 9,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.58, 16,907.02 and 9,407.46 is: 12,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.58 : 16,907.02 = 9,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.58/16,907.02 = 9,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.58x = 16,907.02 × 9,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.58x = 159,052,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,052,090.85/12,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.60

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