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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,807.62, 17,670.05 and 7,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,807.62, 17,670.05 and 7,427.60 is: 10,247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,807.62 : 17,670.05 = 7,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,807.62/17,670.05 = 7,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,807.62x = 17,670.05 × 7,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,807.62x = 131,246,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,246,032.01/12,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.50

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