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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.86, 18,441.39 and 9,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.86, 18,441.39 and 9,510.71 is: 14,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.86 : 18,441.39 = 9,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.86/18,441.39 = 9,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.86x = 18,441.39 × 9,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.86x = 175,390,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,390,620.08/12,277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.11

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