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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.31, 17,471.57 and 9,510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.31, 17,471.57 and 9,510.03 is: 13,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.31 : 17,471.57 = 9,510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.31/17,471.57 = 9,510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.31x = 17,471.57 × 9,510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.31x = 166,155,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,155,107.30/12,659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.13

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