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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.51, 17,627.43 and 7,108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.51, 17,627.43 and 7,108.19 is: 9,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.51 : 17,627.43 = 7,108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.51/17,627.43 = 7,108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.51x = 17,627.43 × 7,108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.51x = 125,299,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,299,121.65/12,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.29

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