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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,684.79, 17,484.03 and 9,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,684.79, 17,484.03 and 9,535.51 is: 13,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,684.79 : 17,484.03 = 9,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,684.79/17,484.03 = 9,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,684.79x = 17,484.03 × 9,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,684.79x = 166,719,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,719,142.91/12,684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.23

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