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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.32, 17,427.34 and 9,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.32, 17,427.34 and 9,277.08 is: 12,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.32 : 17,427.34 = 9,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.32/17,427.34 = 9,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.32x = 17,427.34 × 9,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.32x = 161,674,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,674,827.37/12,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.47

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