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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.52, 17,405.94 and 9,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.52, 17,405.94 and 9,621.69 is: 13,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.52 : 17,405.94 = 9,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.52/17,405.94 = 9,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.52x = 17,405.94 × 9,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.52x = 167,474,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474,558.84/12,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.49

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