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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,942.88, 17,817.09 and 9,579.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,942.88, 17,817.09 and 9,579.35 is: 13,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,942.88 : 17,817.09 = 9,579.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,942.88/17,817.09 = 9,579.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,942.88x = 17,817.09 × 9,579.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,942.88x = 170,676,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,676,141.09/12,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.88

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