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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.93, 17,871.77 and 7,647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.93, 17,871.77 and 7,647.46 is: 10,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.93 : 17,871.77 = 7,647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.93/17,871.77 = 7,647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.93x = 17,871.77 × 7,647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.93x = 136,673,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673,620.64/12,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.19

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