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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.77, 17,473.79 and 7,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.77, 17,473.79 and 7,556.86 is: 10,429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.77 : 17,473.79 = 7,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.77/17,473.79 = 7,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.77x = 17,473.79 × 7,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.77x = 132,047,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,047,025.43/12,660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.62

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