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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.83, 17,393.64 and 7,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.83, 17,393.64 and 7,227.27 is: 9,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.83 : 17,393.64 = 7,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.83/17,393.64 = 7,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.83x = 17,393.64 × 7,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.83x = 125,708,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,708,532.56/12,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.67

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