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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.79, 17,679.61 and 9,630.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.79, 17,679.61 and 9,630.31 is: 13,293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.79 : 17,679.61 = 9,630.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.79/17,679.61 = 9,630.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.79x = 17,679.61 × 9,630.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.79x = 170,260,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,260,153.05/12,807.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.49

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