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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.46, 17,664.51 and 9,804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.46, 17,664.51 and 9,804.78 is: 13,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.46 : 17,664.51 = 9,804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.46/17,664.51 = 9,804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.46x = 17,664.51 × 9,804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.46x = 173,196,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,196,634.36/12,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,536.85

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