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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.92, 17,507.88 and 7,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.92, 17,507.88 and 7,653.96 is: 10,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.92 : 17,507.88 = 7,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.92/17,507.88 = 7,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.92x = 17,507.88 × 7,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.92x = 134,004,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,004,613.20/12,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.76

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