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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,777.93, 17,633.70 and 7,188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,777.93, 17,633.70 and 7,188.93 is: 9,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,777.93 : 17,633.70 = 7,188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,777.93/17,633.70 = 7,188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,777.93x = 17,633.70 × 7,188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,777.93x = 126,767,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,767,434.94/12,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.81

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