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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.60, 17,618.61 and 9,934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.60, 17,618.61 and 9,934.03 is: 13,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.60 : 17,618.61 = 9,934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.60/17,618.61 = 9,934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.60x = 17,618.61 × 9,934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.60x = 175,023,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,023,800.30/12,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.14

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