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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,879.87, 17,774.46 and 7,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,879.87, 17,774.46 and 7,844.28 is: 10,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,879.87 : 17,774.46 = 7,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,879.87/17,774.46 = 7,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,879.87x = 17,774.46 × 7,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,879.87x = 139,427,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,841.09/12,879.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.25

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