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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.81, 17,627.86 and 7,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.81, 17,627.86 and 7,184.81 is: 9,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.81 : 17,627.86 = 7,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.81/17,627.86 = 7,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.81x = 17,627.86 × 7,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.81x = 126,652,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,652,877.86/12,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.04

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