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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.55, 17,097.48 and 9,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.55, 17,097.48 and 9,383.04 is: 12,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.55 : 17,097.48 = 9,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.55/17,097.48 = 9,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.55x = 17,097.48 × 9,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.55x = 160,426,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,426,338.74/12,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.31

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