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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,940.61, 17,864.05 and 9,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,940.61, 17,864.05 and 9,755.19 is: 13,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,940.61 : 17,864.05 = 9,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,940.61/17,864.05 = 9,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,940.61x = 17,864.05 × 9,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,940.61x = 174,267,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,267,309.05/12,940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.70

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