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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,753.14, 17,594.52 and 9,403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,753.14, 17,594.52 and 9,403.94 is: 12,973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,753.14 : 17,594.52 = 9,403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,753.14/17,594.52 = 9,403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,753.14x = 17,594.52 × 9,403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,753.14x = 165,457,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,457,722.44/12,753.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.89

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