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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.60, 17,666.40 and 9,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.60, 17,666.40 and 9,012.80 is: 13,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.60 : 17,666.40 = 9,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.60/17,666.40 = 9,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.60x = 17,666.40 × 9,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.60x = 159,223,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,223,729.92/11,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.20

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