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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,960.78, 17,871.75 and 8,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,960.78, 17,871.75 and 8,761.74 is: 12,081.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,960.78 : 17,871.75 = 8,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,960.78/17,871.75 = 8,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,960.78x = 17,871.75 × 8,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,960.78x = 156,587,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,587,626.85/12,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.65

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