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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,883.70, 17,812.02 and 9,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,883.70, 17,812.02 and 9,521.22 is: 13,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,883.70 : 17,812.02 = 9,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,883.70/17,812.02 = 9,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,883.70x = 17,812.02 × 9,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,883.70x = 169,592,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,592,161.06/12,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.31

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