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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.78, 17,473.77 and 7,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.78, 17,473.77 and 7,626.66 is: 10,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.78 : 17,473.77 = 7,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.78/17,473.77 = 7,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.78x = 17,473.77 × 7,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.78x = 133,266,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,266,502.71/12,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.44

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