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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.80, 17,841.26 and 9,111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.80, 17,841.26 and 9,111.11 is: 12,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.80 : 17,841.26 = 9,111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.80/17,841.26 = 9,111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.80x = 17,841.26 × 9,111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.80x = 162,553,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,553,615.97/12,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.05

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