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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.80, 17,440.98 and 9,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.80, 17,440.98 and 9,468.76 is: 13,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.80 : 17,440.98 = 9,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.80/17,440.98 = 9,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.80x = 17,440.98 × 9,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.80x = 165,144,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,144,453.78/12,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.07

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