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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,880.36, 17,775.48 and 10,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,880.36, 17,775.48 and 10,081 is: 13,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,880.36 : 17,775.48 = 10,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,880.36/17,775.48 = 10,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,880.36x = 17,775.48 × 10,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,880.36x = 179,194,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,194,613.88/12,880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.24

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