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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.93, 17,046.30 and 9,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.93, 17,046.30 and 9,185.25 is: 12,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.93 : 17,046.30 = 9,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.93/17,046.30 = 9,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.93x = 17,046.30 × 9,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.93x = 156,574,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,574,477.89/12,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.14

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