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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.36, 17,891.76 and 8,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.36, 17,891.76 and 8,776.32 is: 12,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.36 : 17,891.76 = 8,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.36/17,891.76 = 8,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.36x = 17,891.76 × 8,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.36x = 157,023,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,023,811.12/12,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.69

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