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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.02, 16,966.26 and 9,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.02, 16,966.26 and 9,643.14 is: 13,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.02 : 16,966.26 = 9,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.02/16,966.26 = 9,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.02x = 16,966.26 × 9,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.02x = 163,608,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,608,020.46/12,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.36

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