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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.78, 17,270.19 and 7,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.78, 17,270.19 and 7,477.89 is: 10,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.78 : 17,270.19 = 7,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.78/17,270.19 = 7,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.78x = 17,270.19 × 7,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.78x = 129,144,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,144,581.10/12,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.19

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