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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.47, 17,377.59 and 7,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.47, 17,377.59 and 7,877.27 is: 10,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.47 : 17,377.59 = 7,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.47/17,377.59 = 7,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.47x = 17,377.59 × 7,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.47x = 136,887,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,887,881.49/12,591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.48

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