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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,747.04, 17,599.48 and 9,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,747.04, 17,599.48 and 9,757.53 is: 13,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,747.04 : 17,599.48 = 9,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,747.04/17,599.48 = 9,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,747.04x = 17,599.48 × 9,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,747.04x = 171,727,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727,429.69/12,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.95

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