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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.51, 17,757.57 and 9,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.51, 17,757.57 and 9,871.61 is: 13,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.51 : 17,757.57 = 9,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.51/17,757.57 = 9,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.51x = 17,757.57 × 9,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.51x = 175,295,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,295,805.59/12,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.55

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