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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.91, 17,403.67 and 9,912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.91, 17,403.67 and 9,912.09 is: 13,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.91 : 17,403.67 = 9,912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.91/17,403.67 = 9,912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.91x = 17,403.67 × 9,912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.91x = 172,506,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,506,743.37/12,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.42

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