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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.55, 17,413.08 and 8,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.55, 17,413.08 and 8,377.12 is: 11,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.55 : 17,413.08 = 8,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.55/17,413.08 = 8,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.55x = 17,413.08 × 8,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.55x = 145,871,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,871,460.73/12,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.84

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