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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.68, 17,875.26 and 7,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.68, 17,875.26 and 7,647.56 is: 10,552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.68 : 17,875.26 = 7,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.68/17,875.26 = 7,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.68x = 17,875.26 × 7,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.68x = 136,702,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,123.37/12,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.34

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