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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.25, 17,909.69 and 7,313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.25, 17,909.69 and 7,313.11 is: 10,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.25 : 17,909.69 = 7,313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.25/17,909.69 = 7,313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.25x = 17,909.69 × 7,313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.25x = 130,975,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,975,533.04/12,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.70

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