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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.04, 17,337.60 and 9,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.04, 17,337.60 and 9,037.04 is: 12,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.04 : 17,337.60 = 9,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.04/17,337.60 = 9,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.04x = 17,337.60 × 9,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.04x = 156,680,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,680,584.70/12,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.60

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