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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,751.04, 17,613.06 and 9,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,751.04, 17,613.06 and 9,803.12 is: 13,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,751.04 : 17,613.06 = 9,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,751.04/17,613.06 = 9,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,751.04x = 17,613.06 × 9,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,751.04x = 172,662,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,662,940.75/12,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.09

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