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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.48, 17,794.89 and 9,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.48, 17,794.89 and 9,066.94 is: 12,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.48 : 17,794.89 = 9,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.48/17,794.89 = 9,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.48x = 17,794.89 × 9,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.48x = 161,345,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,345,155.45/12,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.94

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