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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.81, 17,089.49 and 9,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.81, 17,089.49 and 9,377.10 is: 12,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.81 : 17,089.49 = 9,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.81/17,089.49 = 9,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.81x = 17,089.49 × 9,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.81x = 160,249,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,249,856.68/12,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.06

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