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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.68, 17,909.22 and 7,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.68, 17,909.22 and 7,675.12 is: 10,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.68 : 17,909.22 = 7,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.68/17,909.22 = 7,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.68x = 17,909.22 × 7,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.68x = 137,455,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,455,412.61/12,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.68

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