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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.78, 17,215.89 and 7,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.78, 17,215.89 and 7,760.02 is: 10,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.78 : 17,215.89 = 7,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.78/17,215.89 = 7,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.78x = 17,215.89 × 7,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.78x = 133,595,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,595,650.72/12,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.40

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