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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.77, 17,484.09 and 7,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.77, 17,484.09 and 7,635.09 is: 10,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.77 : 17,484.09 = 7,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.77/17,484.09 = 7,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.77x = 17,484.09 × 7,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.77x = 133,492,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,492,600.72/12,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.81

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