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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,954.82, 17,876.97 and 7,647.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,954.82, 17,876.97 and 7,647.70 is: 10,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954.82 : 17,876.97 = 7,647.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954.82/17,876.97 = 7,647.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954.82x = 17,876.97 × 7,647.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954.82x = 136,717,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717,703.47/12,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.42

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