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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,540.03, 17,301.74 and 9,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,540.03, 17,301.74 and 9,879.18 is: 13,630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,540.03 : 17,301.74 = 9,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,540.03/17,301.74 = 9,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,540.03x = 17,301.74 × 9,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,540.03x = 170,927,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,927,003.77/12,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.51

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