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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,903.39, 17,808.48 and 9,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,903.39, 17,808.48 and 9,329.94 is: 12,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,903.39 : 17,808.48 = 9,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,903.39/17,808.48 = 9,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,903.39x = 17,808.48 × 9,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,903.39x = 166,152,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,152,049.89/12,903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.62

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