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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.83, 17,814.26 and 7,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.83, 17,814.26 and 7,871.63 is: 10,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.83 : 17,814.26 = 7,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.83/17,814.26 = 7,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.83x = 17,814.26 × 7,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.83x = 140,227,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,227,224.09/12,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.05

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