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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.79, 17,175.65 and 7,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.79, 17,175.65 and 7,664.76 is: 10,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.79 : 17,175.65 = 7,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.79/17,175.65 = 7,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.79x = 17,175.65 × 7,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.79x = 131,647,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,647,196.77/12,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.65

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