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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.95, 17,438.47 and 7,330.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.95, 17,438.47 and 7,330.77 is: 10,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.95 : 17,438.47 = 7,330.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.95/17,438.47 = 7,330.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.95x = 17,438.47 × 7,330.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.95x = 127,837,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,837,394.39/12,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.96

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