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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.47, 17,628.89 and 7,108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.47, 17,628.89 and 7,108.92 is: 9,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.47 : 17,628.89 = 7,108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.47/17,628.89 = 7,108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.47x = 17,628.89 × 7,108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.47x = 125,322,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,322,333.15/12,774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,810.38

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