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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.78, 17,475.15 and 7,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.78, 17,475.15 and 7,627.66 is: 10,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.78 : 17,475.15 = 7,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.78/17,475.15 = 7,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.78x = 17,475.15 × 7,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.78x = 133,294,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,294,502.65/12,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.82

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