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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,527.43, 18,791.73 and 6,976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,527.43, 18,791.73 and 6,976.59 is: 10,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,527.43 : 18,791.73 = 6,976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,527.43/18,791.73 = 6,976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,527.43x = 18,791.73 × 6,976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,527.43x = 131,102,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,102,195.60/12,527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.21

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