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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,777.63, 17,633.12 and 7,188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,777.63, 17,633.12 and 7,188.63 is: 9,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,777.63 : 17,633.12 = 7,188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,777.63/17,633.12 = 7,188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,777.63x = 17,633.12 × 7,188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,777.63x = 126,757,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,757,975.43/12,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.30

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