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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.86, 17,065.89 and 9,670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.86, 17,065.89 and 9,670.71 is: 13,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.86 : 17,065.89 = 9,670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.86/17,065.89 = 9,670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.86x = 17,065.89 × 9,670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.86x = 165,039,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,039,273.08/12,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.44

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