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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.08, 16,980.51 and 9,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.08, 16,980.51 and 9,803.47 is: 13,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.08 : 16,980.51 = 9,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.08/16,980.51 = 9,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.08x = 16,980.51 × 9,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.08x = 166,467,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,467,920.37/12,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.60

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