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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.59, 17,267.92 and 7,792.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.59, 17,267.92 and 7,792.07 is: 10,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.59 : 17,267.92 = 7,792.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.59/17,267.92 = 7,792.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.59x = 17,267.92 × 7,792.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.59x = 134,552,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,552,735.57/12,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.11

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