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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.91, 17,637.92 and 7,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.91, 17,637.92 and 7,115.77 is: 9,819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.91 : 17,637.92 = 7,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.91/17,637.92 = 7,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.91x = 17,637.92 × 7,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.91x = 125,507,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,507,382.00/12,780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.91

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