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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,675.57, 17,492.33 and 7,086.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,675.57, 17,492.33 and 7,086.57 is: 9,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,675.57 : 17,492.33 = 7,086.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,675.57/17,492.33 = 7,086.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,675.57x = 17,492.33 × 7,086.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,675.57x = 123,960,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,960,664.74/12,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.49

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