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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.08, 17,004.66 and 9,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.08, 17,004.66 and 9,809.36 is: 13,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.08 : 17,004.66 = 9,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.08/17,004.66 = 9,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.08x = 17,004.66 × 9,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.08x = 166,804,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,804,831.62/12,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.28

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