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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.67, 17,629.04 and 7,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.67, 17,629.04 and 7,185.67 is: 9,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.67 : 17,629.04 = 7,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.67/17,629.04 = 7,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.67x = 17,629.04 × 7,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.67x = 126,676,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,676,339.78/12,774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.22

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