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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,774.78, 17,628.75 and 7,109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,774.78, 17,628.75 and 7,109.34 is: 9,810.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,774.78 : 17,628.75 = 7,109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,774.78/17,628.75 = 7,109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,774.78x = 17,628.75 × 7,109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,774.78x = 125,328,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,328,777.53/12,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,810.64

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