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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.84, 17,356.68 and 7,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.84, 17,356.68 and 7,272.28 is: 10,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.84 : 17,356.68 = 7,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.84/17,356.68 = 7,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.84x = 17,356.68 × 7,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.84x = 126,222,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,222,636.83/12,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.32

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