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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.46, 17,244.58 and 9,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.46, 17,244.58 and 9,853.66 is: 13,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.46 : 17,244.58 = 9,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.46/17,244.58 = 9,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.46x = 17,244.58 × 9,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.46x = 169,922,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,922,092.67/12,510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.41

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