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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.60, 17,909.34 and 7,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.60, 17,909.34 and 7,672.44 is: 10,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.60 : 17,909.34 = 7,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.60/17,909.34 = 7,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.60x = 17,909.34 × 7,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.60x = 137,408,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,408,336.59/12,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.12

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