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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.91, 17,357.81 and 6,913.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.91, 17,357.81 and 6,913.01 is: 9,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.91 : 17,357.81 = 6,913.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.91/17,357.81 = 6,913.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.91x = 17,357.81 × 6,913.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.91x = 119,994,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994,714.11/12,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.12

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