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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.04, 17,327.94 and 9,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.04, 17,327.94 and 9,030.04 is: 12,455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.04 : 17,327.94 = 9,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.04/17,327.94 = 9,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.04x = 17,327.94 × 9,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.04x = 156,471,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,471,991.32/12,562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.94

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