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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,287.52, 16,947.63 and 9,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,287.52, 16,947.63 and 9,629.64 is: 13,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,287.52 : 16,947.63 = 9,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,287.52/16,947.63 = 9,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,287.52x = 16,947.63 × 9,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,287.52x = 163,199,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,199,575.75/12,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.73

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