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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,382.67, 17,111.45 and 9,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,382.67, 17,111.45 and 9,393.17 is: 12,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,382.67 : 17,111.45 = 9,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,382.67/17,111.45 = 9,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,382.67x = 17,111.45 × 9,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,382.67x = 160,730,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,730,696.72/12,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,980.29

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