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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.49, 17,659.17 and 9,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.49, 17,659.17 and 9,442.11 is: 13,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.49 : 17,659.17 = 9,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.49/17,659.17 = 9,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.49x = 17,659.17 × 9,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.49x = 166,739,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,739,825.65/12,797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.10

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