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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.52, 17,774.82 and 7,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.52, 17,774.82 and 7,577.88 is: 10,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.52 : 17,774.82 = 7,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.52/17,774.82 = 7,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.52x = 17,774.82 × 7,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.52x = 134,695,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,695,452.98/12,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.92

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