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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,540.16, 17,265.92 and 9,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,540.16, 17,265.92 and 9,546.40 is: 13,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,540.16 : 17,265.92 = 9,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,540.16/17,265.92 = 9,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,540.16x = 17,265.92 × 9,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,540.16x = 164,827,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,827,378.69/12,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.96

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