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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.79, 17,330.94 and 7,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.79, 17,330.94 and 7,181.17 is: 9,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.79 : 17,330.94 = 7,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.79/17,330.94 = 7,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.79x = 17,330.94 × 7,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.79x = 124,456,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,456,339.75/12,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.90

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