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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.45, 17,627.11 and 7,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.45, 17,627.11 and 7,996.03 is: 11,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.45 : 17,627.11 = 7,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.45/17,627.11 = 7,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.45x = 17,627.11 × 7,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.45x = 140,946,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,946,925.71/12,773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.36

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