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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,386.28, 17,099.70 and 9,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,386.28, 17,099.70 and 9,547.44 is: 13,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,386.28 : 17,099.70 = 9,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,386.28/17,099.70 = 9,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,386.28x = 17,099.70 × 9,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,386.28x = 163,258,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,258,359.77/12,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.58

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