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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.98, 17,278.80 and 9,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.98, 17,278.80 and 9,348.03 is: 12,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.98 : 17,278.80 = 9,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.98/17,278.80 = 9,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.98x = 17,278.80 × 9,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.98x = 161,522,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,522,740.76/12,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.49

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