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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.08, 17,676.32 and 9,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.08, 17,676.32 and 9,813.28 is: 13,548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.08 : 17,676.32 = 9,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.08/17,676.32 = 9,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.08x = 17,676.32 × 9,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.08x = 173,462,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,462,677.53/12,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,548.51

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