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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.98, 17,325.81 and 7,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.98, 17,325.81 and 7,773.54 is: 10,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.98 : 17,325.81 = 7,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.98/17,325.81 = 7,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.98x = 17,325.81 × 7,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.98x = 134,682,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,682,877.07/12,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.30

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