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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.45, 17,484.51 and 7,635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.45, 17,484.51 and 7,635.27 is: 10,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.45 : 17,484.51 = 7,635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.45/17,484.51 = 7,635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.45x = 17,484.51 × 7,635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.45x = 133,498,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498,954.67/12,669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.08

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