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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,411.73, 18,599.37 and 9,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,411.73, 18,599.37 and 9,277.03 is: 13,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,411.73 : 18,599.37 = 9,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,411.73/18,599.37 = 9,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,411.73x = 18,599.37 × 9,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,411.73x = 172,546,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,546,913.47/12,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.92

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