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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.58, 18,977.17 and 7,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.58, 18,977.17 and 7,104.09 is: 10,642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.58 : 18,977.17 = 7,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.58/18,977.17 = 7,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.58x = 18,977.17 × 7,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.58x = 134,815,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,815,523.63/12,667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.56

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