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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778.32, 17,633.88 and 7,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778.32, 17,633.88 and 7,113 is: 9,815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778.32 : 17,633.88 = 7,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778.32/17,633.88 = 7,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778.32x = 17,633.88 × 7,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778.32x = 125,429,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,429,788.44/12,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.83

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