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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.32, 16,962.70 and 9,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.32, 16,962.70 and 9,794.68 is: 13,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.32 : 16,962.70 = 9,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.32/16,962.70 = 9,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.32x = 16,962.70 × 9,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.32x = 166,144,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,144,218.44/12,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.05

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