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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,977.72, 17,909.51 and 7,314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,977.72, 17,909.51 and 7,314.23 is: 10,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,977.72 : 17,909.51 = 7,314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,977.72/17,909.51 = 7,314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,977.72x = 17,909.51 × 7,314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,977.72x = 130,994,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,994,283.53/12,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.78

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