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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.26, 16,969.10 and 9,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.26, 16,969.10 and 9,607.38 is: 13,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.26 : 16,969.10 = 9,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.26/16,969.10 = 9,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.26x = 16,969.10 × 9,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.26x = 163,028,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,028,591.96/12,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.70

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