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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.97, 16,736.78 and 7,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.97, 16,736.78 and 7,095.80 is: 9,792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.97 : 16,736.78 = 7,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.97/16,736.78 = 7,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.97x = 16,736.78 × 7,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.97x = 118,760,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,760,843.52/12,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.31

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