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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.91, 17,268.57 and 9,669.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.91, 17,268.57 and 9,669.89 is: 13,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.91 : 17,268.57 = 9,669.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.91/17,268.57 = 9,669.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.91x = 17,268.57 × 9,669.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.91x = 166,985,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,985,086.01/12,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.30

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