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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,891.93, 17,777.36 and 9,541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,891.93, 17,777.36 and 9,541.77 is: 13,157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,891.93 : 17,777.36 = 9,541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,891.93/17,777.36 = 9,541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,891.93x = 17,777.36 × 9,541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,891.93x = 169,627,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627,432.62/12,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.64

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