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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.48, 17,627.91 and 7,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.48, 17,627.91 and 7,734.84 is: 10,674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.48 : 17,627.91 = 7,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.48/17,627.91 = 7,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.48x = 17,627.91 × 7,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.48x = 136,349,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,349,063.38/12,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.39

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