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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.86, 16,950.39 and 9,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.86, 16,950.39 and 9,778.98 is: 13,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.86 : 16,950.39 = 9,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.86/16,950.39 = 9,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.86x = 16,950.39 × 9,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.86x = 165,757,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,757,524.80/12,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.76

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