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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.48, 17,814.40 and 9,716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.48, 17,814.40 and 9,716.04 is: 13,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.48 : 17,814.40 = 9,716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.48/17,814.40 = 9,716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.48x = 17,814.40 × 9,716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.48x = 173,085,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,085,422.98/12,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,408.66

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