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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.33, 17,410.82 and 9,631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.33, 17,410.82 and 9,631.97 is: 13,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.33 : 17,410.82 = 9,631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.33/17,410.82 = 9,631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.33x = 17,410.82 × 9,631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.33x = 167,700,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,700,360.70/12,621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.06

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