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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.46, 17,628.59 and 7,397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.46, 17,628.59 and 7,397.63 is: 10,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.46 : 17,628.59 = 7,397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.46/17,628.59 = 7,397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.46x = 17,628.59 × 7,397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.46x = 130,409,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,409,741.09/12,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.63

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