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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,792.63, 17,653.71 and 7,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,792.63, 17,653.71 and 7,127.27 is: 9,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,792.63 : 17,653.71 = 7,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,792.63/17,653.71 = 7,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,792.63x = 17,653.71 × 7,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,792.63x = 125,822,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,822,757.67/12,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.57

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