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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.22, 17,010.70 and 7,784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.22, 17,010.70 and 7,784.61 is: 10,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.22 : 17,010.70 = 7,784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.22/17,010.70 = 7,784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.22x = 17,010.70 × 7,784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.22x = 132,421,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421,665.33/12,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.22

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