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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.04, 16,951.08 and 9,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.04, 16,951.08 and 9,632.16 is: 13,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.04 : 16,951.08 = 9,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.04/16,951.08 = 9,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.04x = 16,951.08 × 9,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.04x = 163,275,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,275,514.73/12,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.19

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