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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,947.60, 17,863.08 and 7,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,947.60, 17,863.08 and 7,639.76 is: 10,540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,947.60 : 17,863.08 = 7,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,947.60/17,863.08 = 7,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,947.60x = 17,863.08 × 7,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,947.60x = 136,469,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,469,644.06/12,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.15

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