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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.08, 17,046.72 and 9,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.08, 17,046.72 and 9,710.28 is: 13,384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.08 : 17,046.72 = 9,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.08/17,046.72 = 9,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.08x = 17,046.72 × 9,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.08x = 165,528,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,528,424.28/12,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.60

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