Write a proportion for the statement, and then solve the proportion to find the value of the variable. $3$ is to $t$ as $9$ is to $12$
A) $\frac { 3 } { 12 } = \frac { t } { 9 }$ ; $t = 3$
B) $\frac { 3 } { t } = \frac { 9 } { 12 }$ ; $t = 3$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 12 } = \frac { 9 } { t }$ ; $t = 4$
D) $\frac { 3 } { t } = \frac { 9 } { 12 }$ ; $t = 4$
E) $\frac { 3 } { t } = \frac { 9 } { 12 }$ ; $t = \frac { 1 } { 3 }$

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The correct proportion that represents the statement "3 is to t as 9 is to 12" is $\frac{3}{t} = \frac{9}{12}$. Solving this proportion for $t$ gives $t = 4$.

Write a Proportion for the Statement, and Then Solve the Proportion