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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.81, 18,962.63 and 9,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.81, 18,962.63 and 9,711.17 is: 14,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.81 : 18,962.63 = 9,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.81/18,962.63 = 9,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.81x = 18,962.63 × 9,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.81x = 184,149,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,149,180.21/12,630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,579.36

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