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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.60, 17,667.90 and 9,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.60, 17,667.90 and 9,013.80 is: 13,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.60 : 17,667.90 = 9,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.60/17,667.90 = 9,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.60x = 17,667.90 × 9,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.60x = 159,254,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254,917.02/11,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.70

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